Becker's Healthcare August 13, 2024
Geriatric care has been in the spotlight for being understaffed and in high demand. And a new movement is pushing hospitals and nursing facilities to work harder to treat dementia patients.
The shortcomings of geriatric care were first brought to light in the 1970s and 1980s by Robert Butler, MD, who noticed gaps in his education when caring for older adults, the complex needs of this patient group and the lack of training physicians received. However, little progress has been made. By 2034, the number of adults 65 and older is expected to grow 40%, yet the geriatric care field is already short-staffed.
There are fewer than 7,300 physicians who are board-certified geriatricians. This means there is about 1...
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