Geriatricians
A geriatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of older adults. Geriatricians focus on the unique health needs of aging patients, often dealing with multiple chronic conditions, functional decline, frailty, cognitive changes, and psychosocial factors. Their goal is to improve quality of life, maintain independence, and support patients’ goals in collaboration with families and caregivers.
Training and settings vary by country, but most geriatricians begin with residency in internal medicine or
Key elements of geriatric care include comprehensive geriatric assessment, a multidimensional evaluation of medical, functional, cognitive,
Geriatric care aims to coordinate services across care settings, support advance care planning, and tailor treatment