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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On most measures, young people are more pessimistic than their elders about the future of the country and the resilience of the American dream, the aspiration that has fueled generations of Americans.
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At first Zeke seems the very embodiment of older generations’ complaints about GenZ ennui, but Rice isn’t taking cheap shots — not least since since his elders-but-not-wisers get no more flattering a portrait once George (Camp) enters the scene.
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About a third of adults in Texas identify as non-Christian, according to Pew Research Center surveys from 2023-2024.
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The penalties may be increased if violators have a prior criminal history and apply to both adults and juveniles.
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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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