Social needs in home care are primarily met through routine nurse–patient encounters and showing kindness, engaging in meaningful conversation and being mentally present to support older adults’ sense ...

Geriatric and dementia care can be one of the most rewarding areas of medicine. However, understaffing issues are also widely reported, resulting in long waitlists and limited admissions at facilities ...

With geriatric care needs increasing, credentialing changes ahead As the healthcare community changes to meet the needs of aging baby boomers, primary care jobs will be in demand. America is getting ...

A new grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services will help enhance geriatric care training for the long-term care workforce, according to the leaders of the Geriatrics Workforce ...

Geriatric specialists help identify the changes that come with aging and work with patients to maintain their independence.

A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with managing the challenges of aging. These experts come from various backgrounds, ...

With the United States’ population rapidly aging, one facet remains largely unseen: Incarcerated people get old too. By 2030, one in three incarcerated people will be considered geriatric, as compared ...

Geriatric conference in Bengaluru explores dignity and community-based care for older adults through expert discussions and workshops.

An endowed professorship has been established to honor Andrew Duxbury, M.D., a leading geriatrics physician in The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, ...