Objective Geriatric patients often face issues related to polypharmacy and adverse drug events. Re-evaluating prescribed medications and considering deprescribing is critical. Medication discrepancies ...

Adults age 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training—in this case, speed of processing training, which helps people quickly find visual information on a computer screen ...

Doctors and nurse practitioners trained in geriatrics specialize in doing exactly that. As a geriatrician for nearly four ...

Scientists found that people who did one type of brain game exercise experienced a 25% decreased risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, per a new study.

The initiative reflects Autism Speaks' broader commitment to supporting autistic people throughout the lifespan, including the growing population of autistic adults who are aging and may experience ...

XPro™ is a next-generation, selective soluble TNF inhibitor designed to selectively neutralize soluble TNF (sTNF) and restore immune homeostasis in the brain, without affecting transmembrane TNF ...

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New rule elevates medical-dental integration and highlights the role of primary care in oral health outcomes Smiles for ...

The Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) will host its first-ever Rural Geriatric Career Network virtual session Monday, March 9, from 11-11:45 a.m. Carol Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker, will ...

There’s a growing behavioral health crisis among older patients. Geriatric psychiatrist Blaine S. Greenwald, MD, and Northwell are gearing up for the challenge. John Wilkinson* was wasting away, and ...

Twenty-five years ago, there were about 35 million Americans age 65 or older and about 10,000 board certified specialists in geriatric medicine to care for them. Today, there about 60 million older ...