Geriatrics focuses on the aging process and is recommended from the age of 65, or earlier if there are chronic conditions that require specialized care.
To promote healthy aging, prevent falls, manage polypharmacy (multiple medications), and preserve the autonomy and cognition of the senior patient.
Yes, geriatricians have specific training in the physiological changes associated with aging and in how diseases manifest in the elderly.
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