---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/geriatrics'
title: Geriatrics
author:
  name: 'lauren kopchik'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/97'
date: '2018-11-28T14:38:51+00:00'
updated: '2026-04-24T19:54:06+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'Geriatrics is a branch of health care that specializes in the particular medical needs of older adults.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 Geriatrics is the part of healthcare that focuses on caring for older adults. It looks at their special health needs and abilities.

Geriatricians are medical doctors who specialize in caring for older adults. They often work with a team of healthcare professionals who also specialize in geriatrics. This team may include nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, social workers, and other trained healthcare professionals

[Basic Facts](/a-z-topic/geriatrics/basic-facts)