It is hardly newsworthy that our nation's population is aging rapidly. Although many of us will enjoy good health in our later years, others of us will not. With advancing years comes the increased ...

With geriatric care needs increasing, credentialing changes ahead As the healthcare community changes to meet the needs of aging baby boomers, primary care jobs will be in demand. America is getting ...

Dr. Jim Ericson is torn. As a third-year resident in internal medicine, he knows his skills are desperately needed in geriatrics. But he would be poorly reimbursed for long hours working through the ...

CLARKS SUMMIT — Allied Services Integrated Health System pharmacist, Jillian Dwyer, PharmD, CGP, recently received her certification in Geriatric Pharmacy. The Commission for Certification in ...

A state-run psychiatric facility for the elderly in Williamsburg has regained certification, meaning Virginia is again able to receive federal funding lost when the unit was decertified last year. The ...

Q. I am concerned about my father who is 83 years old. He is sometimes forgetful and confused, unsteady on his feet, sleeps a lot and periodically is withdrawn. Add to that he doesn’t like doctors.