Who are the specialists in geriatric medicine
Geriatric specialists are a specific type of internists who have received specialized training abroad, specifically to care for diseases and conditions found in the elderly.
Why have specialists in geriatric medicine
Caring for children requires pediatricians because children are not just small adults. Similarly, caring for the elderly requires specialists because the bodies of elderly patients undergo changes that differ from those in younger adults. Using traditional care methods may lead to complications.
What are the duties and roles of geriatric specialists
- Serve as a primary care physician, coordinating care for the elderly with specialists in various fields.
- Provide holistic health care for the elderly by evaluating medication use, general health care, and screening for elderly diseases such as dementia and urinary incontinence.
Patients who should come to the center
- Patients aged 60 and above who want annual health check-ups.
- Patients showing symptoms of geriatric diseases such as forgetfulness, urinary incontinence, and elderly patients needing ongoing treatment for chronic conditions like hypertension and osteoporosis.