Geriatrician
A medical specialist who treats older adults. These are generally internal medicine or family practice physicians who have completed additional training and certification.
More Common Terms
- Ambulatory Care Health services that are provided in an outpatient setting and do not require an overnight hospital stay.
- Incontinence Total or partial loss of bowel or bladder control or functions.
- Caregiving Refers to services provided to individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves due to a disability or functional limitation. These services can be provided informally by a family member or friend or more formally by a paid professional such a...