Medical assistants are health care professionals who help doctors in clinics, medical offices, and hospitals. They may make your appointment, take your vital signs, and draw your blood. A medical ...

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 ...

A physician-led medical cannabis clinic established within a geriatric primary care practice supported diverse older adults with complex medical needs over 30 months. This integration helped assess ...

Re: "Take care when moving aging parent," Money, Sept. 19. Money columnist John Gin provides excellent points to consider when making decisions about an elder's living arrangements. We wish to add ...