Geriatric Medicine

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Geriatric medicine specialists are internal medicine or family medicine doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of older adults. MeritCare’s geriatric medicine specialists treat medical problems associated with the aging pocess and coordinate care with other specialists while maintaining the patient’s goals, independence and function.

CARE

Senior Fitness

MeritCare offers fitness options for seniors to safely get the exercise they need.

Driving Program

MeritCare Rehabilitation Services has created a Driving Program that provides a clinical evaluation of physical, mental and visual skills needed for driving. The Driving Program assists people who need to learn or sharpen driving skills after illness or injury.

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Program

If you or a loved one is experiencing changes in behavior or memory loss that affects day-to-day life, you know the pain this can cause – the frustration in not functioning as you once did, the strained relationships with people close to you and the anxiety in not knowing what's next. More than once you've likely wondered: Is it Alzheimer's? Some other type of dementia? Just a natural part of aging? Find out more about MeritCare's Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Program.

EDUCATION

Health Library

Health Library

As we age, we have special health concerns. They can range from memory loss and broken hips to exercising safely. Get help making decisions or find how-to tips in our health library.

 

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Darin Lang M.D.
Darin Lang M.D.
Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine

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Research

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Quality

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