as in elders
a person of advanced years
most of the clinic's outpatients are geriatrics living on fixed incomes
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Recent Examples of geriatrics
In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Specialists in geriatrics know that most falls have multiple causes – and that practical steps like reviewing medications or improving home safety can prevent the next one.
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Jerry Gurwitz,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
Single Leg Stand Standing on one leg may sound simple, but the exercise can help build strength and improve balance, according to Robyn Culbertson, PT, DPT, a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics and spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Only one planned to go into geriatrics, while two were considering palliative care.
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Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for geriatrics
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Specialists in geriatrics know that most falls have multiple causes – and that practical steps like reviewing medications or improving home safety can prevent the next one.
—
Jerry Gurwitz,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
Single Leg Stand Standing on one leg may sound simple, but the exercise can help build strength and improve balance, according to Robyn Culbertson, PT, DPT, a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics and spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Only one planned to go into geriatrics, while two were considering palliative care.
—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for geriatrics
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geriatrics
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While choosing the layout, the tribe hosted listening sessions with community members and elders.
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More important for the purposes of the Social Media Minimum Age’s failure is that Aussie youth undeniably know technology better than do their elders in Parliament.
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Jama chants echoed through the park while children danced alongside adults and passing pedestrians stopped to watch.
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His mission to catch adults who prey on children was launched when a friend in cybersecurity told him about the online danger.
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Enough with the oldsters, what about those kids?
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Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.
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“Geriatrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geriatrics. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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