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Geriatrics
The branch of medicine that focuses on providing health care for older adults and the treatment of diseases associated with the aging process.

Guardian
An individual appointed by a court of law to manage a person’s financial and/or personal affairs because the court has found that the person is not competent to manage his or her own affairs. A conservator is similarly appointed, but only for financial affairs.

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