What Age does a person become a "Geriatric" patient?!


Question: What Age does a person become a "Geriatric" patient.?
My mom is 61 and we were are starting to think her doctors are treating her with medication dosages that are suitable for the elderly.
Just wondering,
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When I was little, "Senior Citizen" was anyone age 65 or older. Now, 55 year olds are considered senior citizens. I am beginning to think that by the time I am 40, I will be considered a senior citizen. (I am now 35 years old.)Health Question & Answer
Geriatric is the same as Senior Citizen. 55 years old.Health Question & Answer
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