Dr. Birge specializes in geriatric medicine, focusing on Alzheimer's disease, nutrition and exercise therapy for older persons, estrogen replacement therapy and osteoporosis.

SLUCare's geriatric specialists offer comprehensive services and treat conditions such as dementia, depression, falls, frailty, incontinence and mobility.

Geriatric medical professionals, referred to as geriatricians or geriatric physicians, are trained to diagnose, manage and treat conditions commonly found in elderly people. Common conditions...

Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [1] is a medical specialty focused on addressing the unique health needs of older adults. [2] The term geriatrics originates from the Greek γέρων geron …

Since most medical care is devoted to those over 65, geriatrics, the medical treatment of the elderly, is a highly important specialty. The specific problems of the elderly include physical …

Geriatrics healthcare professionals have special training to help older adults maintain their health and independence for as long as possible. One of the challenges of aging is that more than …

Sep 29, 2025 · Geriatricians, or geriatric doctors, help older adults — typically those ages 65 and older — stay functional, healthy, and happy.

Geriatrics is the specialty focused on the high-quality, person-centered care we all need as we age. “High-quality care” aims to improve health, independence, and quality of life for older …

Geriatric medicine should be promoted as the speciality for frail older people. The bulk of institutional care is provided in subsidised residential and nursing homes (geriatric units in …

A geriatric medicine doctor, also called a geriatrician, is a physician who specializes in caring for the medical needs of older adults. They diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions that can …