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
- Hospice A program providing support services such as pain and symptom management, social services, and emotional support for the terminally ill and their families. Care can be provided at home, assisted living or nursing homes.
- Ambulatory Care Health services that are provided in an outpatient setting and do not require an overnight hospital stay.
- Area Agency on Aging (AAA) A local agency that administers government funded programs for older adults.