What is a Geriatric Doctor?

Geriatricians specialize in treating medical conditions affecting older adults. In particular, they ensure that you remain functional and maintain your well-being in good health. They know how to distinguish the illnesses in the elderly and younger people. As specialists in elderly care, they are also known as "doctors for seniors." A geriatrician's goal is to promote healthy aging and a holistic approach emphasizing lifelong well-being.

What Does a Geriatrician Do?

A geriatrician focuses on treating the health problems affecting older adults. Their patients could mostly have at least one or two chronic illnesses. Here are some conditions that geriatricians treat in older people:

• Dementia
• Cardiovascular disease
• Insomnia
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Depression
• Hearing and sight loss