gerontologist
Studies elderly patients
A gerontologist is a specialist in gerontology—the study of aging and its effects on humans.
Gerontologists research the biological, psychological, and social aspects of growing old.
Unlike geriatricians, who are medical doctors treating elderly patients, gerontologists may work in research, policy, or social services: The gerontologist studied how isolation affects cognitive decline in nursing home residents.
Advanced in age
- seniorHigher in rank
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
- nonagenarianPerson aged ninety-plus
- centenarianPerson over ninety-nine
supercentenarian · retiree · pensioner · grandparent · patriarch · matriarch · aging population · older adult
Medicine for the elderly
- geriatricianPhysician treating elderly patients
- dementia specialistExpert in cognitive deterioration
- palliative careRelief-focused medicine for illness
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
fall prevention · polypharmacy · cognitive decline · elder abuse
Total existence duration
- healthspanDuration of good vigor
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- telomeresProtective chromosome termini
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
blue zones · epidemiology · clinical trial · publication · journal · methodology
Total existence duration
- healthspanDuration of good vigor
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- life extensionProlonging human lifespan artificially
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
anti-aging · antioxidants · caloric restriction · nutrition · exercise · wellness · genetics · biological age
Identification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- therapyCurative mental treatment
rehabilitation · memory clinic · healthcare · patient care · interdisciplinary team · occupational therapy · physical therapy · speech therapy
Protections for aging populations
- dignityInnate personal worth
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
- advance directiveDocumented future healthcare preferences
end-of-life care · compassion · empathy · support · guidance · counseling · welfare · protection
elderly
Advanced in age
- seniorHigher in rank
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
- nonagenarianPerson aged ninety-plus
centenarian · supercentenarian · retiree · pensioner · grandparent · patriarch · matriarch · aging population · older adult · nursing home resident
geriatrics
Medicine for the elderly
- geriatricianPhysician treating elderly patients
- dementia specialistExpert in cognitive deterioration
- palliative careRelief-focused medicine for illness
hospice · fall prevention · polypharmacy · cognitive decline · elder abuse
lifespan
Total existence duration
- healthspanDuration of good vigor
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- telomeresProtective chromosome termini
biomarkers · blue zones · epidemiology · clinical trial · publication · journal · methodology
lifespan
Total existence duration
- healthspanDuration of good vigor
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- life extensionProlonging human lifespan artificially
rejuvenation · anti-aging · antioxidants · caloric restriction · nutrition · exercise · wellness · genetics · biological age · quality of life
diagnosis
Identification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
therapy · rehabilitation · memory clinic · healthcare · patient care · interdisciplinary team · occupational therapy · physical therapy · speech therapy · neuropsychology
elder rights
Protections for aging populations
- dignityInnate personal worth
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
advance directive · end-of-life care · compassion · empathy · support · guidance · counseling · welfare · protection · age discrimination
- elder caresenior care, aged care, elderly care, geriatrician, home care
- social scientistssociologist, psychologist, anthropologist, economist, political scientist
gerontologistpediatrician
Physician for children
neonatologist · perinatologist · child psychologist · youth worker · embryologist