Geriatrics

Geriatrics is a degree aimed at those who wish to help older people with health problems.

Studying Geriatrics provides tools and skills to understand and act on the problems of the elderly, accompany them during their recovery and offer help in case of possible rehabilitation. It aims to increase the value of older people in society and to do so it involves teams of professionals related to health and the special care they require.

The professional in Geriatrics has knowledge based on the social, psychological and pathological aspects of the area in which they carry out their activities. It is not necessary to hold a Doctor title first, but it is advisable for better care of people, with the main goal of delaying the effects of the passing years.

The degree provides planning techniques for different diseases, teaches skills to comprehensively care for the elderly and seeks to focus the graduate on improving the present of the people in their charge. The professional in Geriatrics can perform their duties in hospitals, where they have greater resources, in clinical centers, residences and home care. It is usually a multi-year degree and requires a certain number of internship hours before receiving the title.