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Geriatric care, or geriatrics, is a medical specialty that focuses on the health needs of older adults. The term comes from the Greek words geron, meaning "old man", and iatros, meaning "healer". Here are some things to consider when providing geriatric care: Comprehensive assessment: A geriatric care assessment can include a review of health history, social history, and medication profile. It can also include assessments of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Geriatric syndromes: These are common, serious conditions that can affect older people and impact their quality of life. Geriatric nursing: This specialty focuses on issues that affect older people, such as Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis. Geriatric clinic: A geriatric clinic can provide preventive assessments and disease diagnoses for seniors. In-home care: In-home care can be an option for some geriatric patients. Proper medicine management: It's important to ensure that geriatric patients are taking their medications properly. Socialization: Encouraging socialization can be an important part of geriatric care. Well-balanced diet: A well-balanced diet is an important part of geriatric care.