Many of America's seniors have overstuffed pillboxes—which may be doing them harm along with good. A Wall Street Journal analysis of Medicare data finds that of the 46 million seniors enrolled in ...

The cost, the shortages, and even the side effects have led to older people who start Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar drugs to ...

A review of the literature reveals a clear link between various drug classes and falls. However, data supporting the link between the number of medications and increased risk of falls in the elderly ...

More than 40% of U.S. adults 65 and older now take at least five prescription drugs daily, a practice known as polypharmacy.

The Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic provides subspecialty outpatient services for adults ages 60 and older with mental health concerns and/or dementia. The mission of our clinic is to increase access to ...

A pharmacist-led collaborative medication management service reduced problems associated with polypharmacy in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Older adults with chronic kidney disease ...

Our physicians, geriatric nurse practitioner and social workers offer a variety of clinical services to older patients, including comprehensive geriatric assessment; in-hospital consultation; ...

Geriatricians are regular doctors who have additional training in treating older adults, especially those ages 65 years and up, who often have complex medical issues. They focus on keeping you ...

Close-up shot of pharmacist's or doctors hand giving a bottle of pills to senior male customer or patient at the drugstore. If you are 65 or older, you probably take at least one prescription drug, ...

Welcome to the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Our Division has pioneered care for older adults and patients with serious ...

In 2024 and 2025, two thousand older adults received specialised care through the Geriatric Dermatology (GeriDerm) Clinic, a ...