What Is Considered Geriatric Care?
Geriatricians have extra specified training that helps seniors with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of specific medical health conditions or issues that may continue to affect them the older they get. Geriatric specialists treat multiple conditions including cardiovascular disease, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, chronic bronchitis, respiratory infections, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, and other chronic conditions that target older individuals. Geriatric specialists can also treat minor injuries or illnesses while reviewing other aspects of the patient’s health.
