What does GER stand for?

Geriatrics

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Samples in periodicals archive:

seniors are treated each year in emergency departments for falls related to walkers and canes, according to a study published online June 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Walkers, canes linked to 47,000 yearly falls

The study is being published this month in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

47,000 elderly falls in US tied to canes, walkers

The study is being published this month in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

47,000 elderly falls in US tied to canes, walkers

A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society confirms that one of the secrets to healthy aging is a physically active lifestyle.

Function follows form

2708, would have the federal government provide $130 million over 5 years to benefit physicians, physician assistants, advance practice nurses, psychologists, and social workers choosing geriatrics and gerontology.

Senate bill seeks to encourage care for elderly

Nursing home residents who take a high dose of Vitamin D were less likely to fall and had a lower rate of repeat falls than those taking a placebo or lower Vitamin D doses, reported the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

High Vitamin D dosage prevents resident falls

Dr Playfer, who is also president of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS), said: "This decision is fundamentally wrong and has been taken at a time when two thirds of patients now in hospital are what would be considered as elderly.

Professor claims university 'ageist' Faculty job decision 'ignores ...

of North Carolina, Charlotte) and Groger (gerontology, Miami University) compile seven selected papers and an expanded keynote address from the 2004 Association for Gerontology in Higher Education annual conference in Richmond, Virginia (February 2004) on the theme of "Globalizing Gerontology and Geriatrics Education.

Aging Education in a Global Context