Geriatric Health
Geriatric health refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the health and well-being of elderly individuals. It encompasses the physical, mental, and social aspects of aging, and addresses the unique challenges and needs that come with advanced age. Geriatricians, who specialize in this field, aim to prevent and manage diseases and disabilities in older adults, and to improve their quality of life as they age. This may involve coordinating care with other healthcare providers, addressing medication management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and providing support for activities of daily living. Geriatric health is a critical area of medicine, as the global population continues to age and the number of older adults grows.
Child Hierarchical Categories
[Acute Care]
[Advance Care Planning]
[Alzheimers Disease]
[Arthritis]
[Cancer]
[Cardiovascular Disease]
[Chronic Disease Management]
[Dementia]
[Dental Health]
[Diabetes]
[End of Life Care]
[Fall Risk Assessment]
[Falls Prevention]
[Foot Care]
[Geriatric Medicine]
[Geriatric Psychiatry]
[Health Care]
[Hearing Loss]
[Home Health Care]
[Immunizations]
[Long Term Care]
[Medication Management]
[Mental Health]
[Nutrition]
[Occupational Therapy]
[Oral Health]
[Osteoporosis]
[Pain Management]
[Palliative Care]
[Physical Therapy]
[Pressure Ulcers]
[Preventive Health Care]
[Primary Care]
[Respiratory Disease]
[Skin Care]
[Sleep Disorders]
[Speech Therapy]
[Stroke]
[Urinary Incontinence]
[Vision Impairment]
External Links
- [dhfo.org] Diocesan Health Facilities | MA Nursing Homes Independent Living Programs | Geriatric Healthcare Non-Profit Group