geriatric
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌdʒɛɹiˈætɹɪk// UK //dʒˌɛɹɪˈætɹɪk// geri·atric
adj. relating to the care of very old people. It is often used to describe medical treatments or facilities designed for older adults.
adj. relating to the medical care or treatment of elderly people. Often used in clinical contexts to describe specialized services for the aging population.
The hospital has a special geriatric wing for older patients.
Geriatric doctors focus on managing multiple health conditions that often come with old age, such as memory loss and joint pain.
Advances in geriatric medicine have significantly improved the quality of life for the elderly, allowing many to remain independent for longer periods despite chronic health issues.
From geriatrics. By surface analysis, Ancient Greek γῆρας (gêras, “old age”) + -iatric.