it means someone who is past their legal age
"Elderly geriatrics" is a redundant phrase, as geriatrics is the study and practice of medicine for the elderly. I suppose a synonym might be "grannie doctors" if you will.
the geriatrics treatment seems to help the elderly
Geri- as in geriatrics. ^the COMBINING FORM presby/o means old age. Geriatrics focuses on health care of the elderly.
The word "geriatrics" is used as medical terminology. An example of the word "geriatrics" in a sentence is "He decided to see a doctor that specializes in geriatrics because he believes that his aches are from aging. "
old, getting on, grey, ancient, antique, elderly
When dealing with the specialty of geriatrics, you are working with needs of the elderly population. Pediatrics is only for the needs of children. Complete opposite of the bodies physiologocal development.
Dotage, declining years, geriatrics, seniority, autumn of life...
Elderly or aged
Elderly?
William Ferguson Anderson has written: 'Practical management of the elderly' -- subject(s): Geriatrics
Synonym
Geriatrics is the field of medicine that focuses on the health care of elderly people, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions and complex health needs. Geriatricians specialize in addressing the unique medical, social, and psychological issues that can arise in older populations.