Geriatrics & Aging

Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

Geriatric Medicine, a unique approach to primary healthcare is focused on the needs of older adults. It is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in older people and the problems specific to aging.

Gerontology referring to professionals working with the elderly population, such as geriatric social workers, life enrichment professionals or recreation therapists, personal care aides or facility directors.