What does G mean in HOSPITALS

Geriatrics is the subspecialty of medicine that focuses on healthcare for older adults. It encompasses the physical, psychological, and social needs of elderly patients and aims to improve quality of life and overall health.

Geriatric care takes a comprehensive approach to treatment that is tailored to meet the specific needs of older patients. This includes providing preventive care, assessment and management of chronic conditions, and helping with lifestyle modifications to ensure quality of life. Additionally, geriatricians may provide support for caregivers who are assisting elderly patients with their daily living needs.

Geriatricians offer a variety of medical services such as routine physicals, immunizations, screenings for age-related diseases (such as heart disease or diabetes), coordination with home health aides or nursing homes if necessary, and counseling about end-of-life issues. They also identify issues such as depression, anxiety, dementia and Alzheimer's Disease that can occur in older adults and develop plans for managing them.

Yes! It's important to remember that even though you are seeing a doctor who specializes in senior health care, your primary physician should still be your main source of care when it comes to non-geriatric related issues. Geriatricians don't usually manage non-geriatric conditions like sore throats or broken bones; those types of issues should be brought to your regular doctor first before being referred to a specialist.

That depends on your insurance provider; some providers may not include coverage for geriatric services so it may be wise to check with your insurance company beforehand if you think you will need to visit a specialist in this area in the future. If your provider does not cover these visits then you may have to pay an out-of-pocket fee.