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Best books to learn Geriatric medicine and elder care, in order

Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that takes old age as a condition in its own right rather than as a collection of separate diseases, and it is chronically understaffed almost everywhere.

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How should I approach learning geriatric medicine and elder care?
Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that takes old age as a condition in its own right rather than as a collection of separate diseases, and it is chronically understaffed almost everywhere.
What's a good book to start geriatric medicine and elder care with?
A strong starting point is Why Survive? by Robert N. Butler. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after geriatric medicine and elder care?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Hospitals and hospital medicine, Complementary medicine and the evidence.

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