Geriatrics and Gerontology

San José, Santa Ana

Geriatrics is the branch of medicine in charge of the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of diseases that are common in adults and senior citizens. Among these diseases are: heart diseases, pulmonary diseases, and degenerative diseases like osteoporosis and mental illness.

Medical Gerontology deals with the study of aging. Its main objective is to extend life expectancy without disease. A principle of Gerontology is to emphasize the non-overuse of medicines, so that people will have fewer adverse reactions to drugs.

Specialists in Geriatrics and Gerontology

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