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    What is a geriatrician?

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  • Dr Edward Adi Pranoto

    Geriatrician (Aged Care Specialist)

    Ageing well is about more than treating illness — it’s about maintaining your independence, enjoying the best possible quality of life, and finding the right … View Profile

    A geriatrician is a medical specialist who focuses on the health and wellbeing of older people.

    Geriatricians have additional training in managing the complex health needs that can arise with ageing. They consider the whole person, rather than focusing on just one medical condition.

    They commonly help with:

    • Memory difficulties and dementia.

    • Falls, balance problems and reduced mobility.

    • Frailty and declining independence.

    • Multiple medical conditions and medications.

    • Changes in mood, anxiety and depression.

    • Frailty, weight loss and poor nutrition.

    • Complex medical issues and difficulties maintaining independence.

    • Planning for future health needs and maintaining quality of life.

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