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Diabetes prevalence is increasing among older adults globally. The current study aimed to compare geriatric syndrome prevalence in older adults with and without diabetes. Primary research (2011 to ...

It’s not a secret that sleep can get more difficult with age — research suggests that up to half of older adults complain of ...

Globally, scientists are working to unlock the secrets of extending human lifespan at the cellular level, where aging occurs gradually due to the shortening of telomeres–the protective caps at ...

While insurance companies press for higher premiums from policyholders to cover liability, state insurance commissioners are fiercely negotiating with the companies to keep rates as low as possible to ...

“It may take 15 minutes to just go through the medication list with a patient,” Dr. Farrell said. “To me, geriatrics is very intellectually fulfilling, but for some people, it can be ...

Participants were considered to have a medical condition if they had a self-reported history of chronic disease diagnosed by a doctor. Clinical syndromes and geriatric syndromes were also recorded.

Our division is dedicated to education, research, and clinical services in geriatric medicine and palliative care.

The American population is older than it’s ever been, with more than 55 million people over 65. But those who live well into “late adulthood” also face an unfortunate reality: There are not enough ...

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

The UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, ...