Geriatrics is the medical specialty dedicated to the comprehensive care of older adults. It does not focus on a single disease, but on the person as a whole.
From a certain age—typically from 75 years old, or earlier if there are multiple health problems—needs change and a different approach: one that is more holistic, coordinated, and personalised.
Geriatrics addresses the complexity of ageing to offer care tailored to each person, with a clear goal: to live better.
At Hospital Universitario Sanitas La Zarzuela, we have a specialised Geriatrics Unit to provide comprehensive, personalised care for older adults.
The cornerstone of geriatrics is the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).
This is a full evaluation that looks not only at diseases, but also at:
and independence (ability to carry out daily activities)
Cognition and memory
Emotional wellbeing (mood, anxiety, depression)
Nutrition and risk of malnutrition
Polypharmacy (use of multiple medications) and medication safety
Social environment and family support
In other words: it’s not just diagnoses that are assessed, but how the person lives and what they need to live with greater wellbeing and safety.
Geriatrics is not only for very old or dependent people.
It is typically aimed at people aged 75 and over, or earlier if they experience:
Frailty
Multiple conditions (multimorbidity)
Falls or risk of falls
Memory problems
Use of multiple medications
However, it is also a key specialty for active older adults who want to age in a healthy way, prevent dependence, and maintain their independence for as long as possible.
The goal of geriatrics is not only to extend life, but to preserve , independence, and dignity.
In our Geriatrics Unit, we work so that older adults can continue doing what gives meaning to their everyday lives, while maintaining their independence and wellbeing.
Geriatrics is medicine that values details, time, and listening: care focused on quality of life, active ageing, and healthy ageing.
Because ageing well isn’t just about living longer: it’s about living better.
Geriatrics provides a double value:
Clinical value, because it improves outcomes:
Fewer falls
Fewer avoidable admissions
Better medication management and reduced risks associated with polypharmacy
Human value, because it focuses on the person: their , independence, and quality of life.
Whether or not you have Sanitas insurance, you can book an appointment with the Geriatrics Unit.
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