Medicare doesn’t cover geriatric care management, although you can see a geriatric care doctor for an evaluation and be referred to covered screenings and support. Around 90% of adults in the United ...

The shortcomings of geriatric care were first brought to light in the 1970s and 1980s by Robert Butler, MD, who noticed gaps in his education when caring for older adults, the complex needs of this ...

Geriatricians are regular doctors who have additional training in treating older adults, especially those ages 65 years and up, who often have complex medical issues. They focus on keeping you ...

Nurse practitioners are increasingly filling the gap in geriatric care as the senior population rises and the number of geriatricians declines, KFF Health News reported June 18. The Health Resources ...

Financial and policy headwinds continue to strain providers across the sector, even as hospitals largely remain solvent for now.

Many of the robots being developed for elderly care are humanoids, which scientists say is intentional for function and ...

From physical barriers, to long wait times, these are the states the pros say seniors will struggle to see a doctor.

Our physicians, geriatric nurse practitioner and social workers offer a variety of clinical services to older patients, including comprehensive geriatric assessment; in-hospital consultation; ...

As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults. In CBS News ...