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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 19, 2025

3 min

What is the CAQ in geriatric medicine? Understanding this certification for expert care

The US population aged 65 and over is projected to grow significantly, increasing the demand for physicians with specialized training in elderly care. **What is the CAQ in geriatric medicine**? It is the Certificate of Added Qualification, a voluntary credential that signifies a physician or physician assistant has completed additional training and demonstrated extensive expertise in the specialized field of geriatric care.

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Oct 16, 2025

4 min

The Road to Recognition: When did geriatrics become a specialty?

While the term 'geriatrics' was first coined in 1909, the formal establishment of geriatric medicine as a distinct specialty took decades to develop. Understanding **when did geriatrics become a specialty** reveals a crucial shift in healthcare philosophy toward addressing the unique needs of an aging population.

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