Geriatricians are doctors who focus on the care of the aging population. Unlike many other physicians who have a high proportion of older patients in their practice, geriatricians place a high premium specifically on improving the daily function of older people. Geriatricians are also aware of new advances that occur in longevity research and in minimizing the medical issues that accompany aging. They are specialists who work closely with primary care physicians to improve your quality of life.
When should a geriatrician be consulted? Whenever an older person is deteriorating, either functionally or cognitively, he or she should be referred for a full geriatric assessment to see if some simple interventions can reverse or slow the process. If you feel you need a referral to a geriatrician, talk with your primary-care doctor.
—Source: Saint Louis University School of Medicine’s Division of Geriatric Medicine
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection June 2014
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