written by: Dr. Leslie Kernisan, October 2, 2019
Geriatrics is a medical specialty. A geriatrician is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who has specialized in the healthcare of older adults.
In comparison, gerontology is a social science discipline focused on aging. A gerontologist has usually done either masters-level or doctorate-level studies related to aging, but is not a trained healthcare professional.
Because the wellbeing of older adults is about much more than addressing health issues, I’ve brought on a team of other non-physician experts to help support our community. Our geriatric care managers have backgrounds in social work and family therapy, and we're hoping to add more experts soon.
If interested in becoming a member, visit the link below.
https://betterhealthwhileaging.mykajabi.com/join-helping-older-parents-membership