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7. My parents

Reply to lillypaddle (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2020, 09:29 PM

Jun 2020

did and so did my husband (same dr.). Unfortunately he moved and the practice closed. I went with my mother to her appointments the last few years before she went in to a nursing home. I think it is worth going to a doctor that specializes in people 60’s and older. He was understanding and helpful.

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Does anyone go to a geriatrics doc? [View all] lillypaddle Jun 2020 OP

I've wondered the same. My next trip is going to be to an older doc for sure. Hoyt Jun 2020 #1

I will be waiting to find out.. I am 72 and have a young obese primary care MD LiberalArkie Jun 2020 #2

My father was a cardiologist/internist. 75% of his patients were geriatric. no_hypocrisy Jun 2020 #3

I have tried lillypaddle Jun 2020 #4

Dad was "old school" from the early Fifties. He retired mid-Eighties. no_hypocrisy Jun 2020 #5

I feel exactly the same way about my doctor. Dem2theMax Jun 2020 #6

Please let me (us) know how that goes lillypaddle Jun 2020 #8

My parents Rebl2 Jun 2020 #7

If you can't find a geriatrician- I understand there aren't too many - marybourg Jun 2020 #9

Thanks for the tip lillypaddle Jun 2020 #10