Clinical Services and Programs
As people grow older, they are often concerned about maintaining their health and ability to function independently. For this reason, many older adults choose to receive their health care from a geriatrician. A geriatrician is a doctor who specializes in promoting good health in people older than 65, and who manages health conditions that arise later in life, such as memory loss, osteoporosis, and incontinence.
The team of geriatricians and health care professionals in the Division of Gerontology at BIDMC provide a full service program for adults older than 65 in several practice settings. These include:
