GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- As we age, we tend to develop various medical concerns, and it’s imperative to be seen by a provider who understands these conditions. If you’re seeking a physician who is ...

In five years of writing for various audiences, Uche has learned to simplify career-focused content for ambitious learners regardless of their qualifications. Her work is published in notable ...

Question: What is a Geriatric Care Manager and where do you work? Answer: My title is Geriatric Care Manager, (GCM) I work with individuals, couples and families who have issues, concerns or questions ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 77, and I am 68. Our health deteriorated during the pandemic. When should we switch to a gerontologist for our general care? -- A.M.P. ANSWER: Nearly all adult primary ...

Geriatricians – doctors trained to treat older adults – are a scarce commodity across the country and in Colorado. The state has about a million residents aged 65 and older and, according to the most ...

A geriatrician has expert training in the medical care of older adults, whose physiology, function and what matters to them is not the same as with middle-aged adults. This is an important question to ...

The future of the U.S. healthcare system is already being shaped by the growing population of older adults. But providers with expertise caring for them are dwindling — and the federal government’s ...

Q. My mother recently was diagnosed with early dementia during her annual visit with her doctor. I would like a second opinion from a geriatrician in my area. I am having difficulty in finding one.

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband is 77, and I am 68. Our health deteriorated during the pandemic. When should we switch to a gerontologist for our general care? — A.M.P. Dear A.M.P.: Nearly all adult ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My husband and I are moving closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician. We are both in our late 70s and are interested in getting a geriatrician to ...