The South African Geriatrics Society (SAGS)

is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all older people in South Africa. Geriatrics is a speciality in medicine that focuses on the care of the elderly for people 65 and over. SAGS aims to circumvent inadequate healthcare provided to the elderly through comprehensive life-long medical assistance.

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Members should be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), and their
professions or practices should be confined to geriatric medicine.

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Comprehensive geriatric assessment

A geriatric assessment consists of a well-devised multimodal approach when identifying and treating health problems affecting the elderly.

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Dementias

Dementia is a group of brain disorders affecting memory and physiological function.

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Frailty

Older people are vulnerable to becoming frail. Frailty leads to muscle weakness, exhaustion, inactivity and slowness when walking.

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Palliative care

Palliative care is medical assistance provided for people living with life-threatening illnesses.

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Iatrogenesis

Iatrogenesis is a secondary condition that arises from medical intervention.

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Falls and fractures

People over sixty are prone to sudden falls and fractures. A fall is likely to increase the risk of a fracture.

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