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Geriatrics (Elderly Care)
Geriatricians specialise in the health of older adults — managing multiple conditions, memory, mobility, falls and medications together, for quality of life.
Conditions treated
- Multiple long-term conditions
- Dementia & memory loss
- Falls & balance problems
- Osteoporosis
- Frailty & mobility loss
- Medication review (polypharmacy)
- Incontinence
Common symptoms
Tests & procedures
Conditions we cover in Geriatrics (Elderly Care)
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Falls in the Elderly
- Frailty
- Age-Related Hearing Loss
- Cataract
- Polypharmacy (Multiple Medicines)
- Pressure Sores (Bedsores)
- Delirium (Acute Confusion)
When to see a doctor urgently
- Recurrent falls or new unsteadiness
- Worsening memory or confusion
- Several medicines causing side effects
- A sudden decline in an older adult — get seen
Frequently asked questions
What does a geriatrician do?
They look after older adults with several conditions at once — balancing treatments, reviewing medicines, and focusing on memory, mobility and independence.
Why is medication review important in older adults?
Older people often take many medicines that can interact or cause falls and confusion. A geriatrician reviews them to keep only what truly helps.
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Sources & further reading
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- MedlinePlus — U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Reviewed by Dr. Sanjay Anbu, MBBS. MedDroid is an AI medical assistant and can make mistakes. It provides general health information, not a diagnosis or medical advice — always consult a qualified clinician. In an emergency, contact your local emergency number immediately.