Dear Savvy Senior: My husband and I are moving closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician. We are both in our late 70s and are interested in getting a geriatrician to oversee our health care. Any suggestions? — Searching for Care

Dear Searching for Care: Choosing a geriatrician as your primary care doctor in your 70s is a good idea, especially if you’re dealing with age-related health problems. But if you’re in relatively good health, a good primary care doctor with an age-friendly philosophy may be all you need.

Who needs a geriatrician?

Geriatricians are primary care doctors with specialized training in treating older patients. Those who can benefit the most from seeing a geriatrician are seniors 75 and older with multiple age-related health problems suc

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