Practical Glossary of Geriatric Medicine terms
The Practical Glossary of Geriatric Medicine terms provides a practical reference to key terms and concepts commonly used in Geriatric Medicine. Developed within PROGRAMMING, it aims to support a shared understanding of geriatric terminology across professional, educational and healthcare contexts. The Glossary may be particularly useful in countries and settings where Geriatric Medicine is still developing, but it can also support education, multidisciplinary communication, translation and the dissemination of geriatric concepts more broadly.
By providing clear and accessible definitions, it contributes to more consistent use of terminology and facilitates communication between healthcare professionals, educators, researchers and other stakeholders.
What is it?
A practical glossary of key terms and concepts used in Geriatric Medicine, developed within PROGRAMMING to support clear, consistent and accessible communication across different professional and educational contexts.
Who is it for?
Healthcare professionals, students, educators, researchers, multidisciplinary teams, translators, professional organisations and other stakeholders working with or communicating about the care of older people.
What can it be used for?
To clarify Geriatric Medicine terminology; support education and training; facilitate multidisciplinary communication; assist the preparation and translation of educational, scientific or policy materials; and promote more consistent use of geriatric concepts across countries and healthcare settings.
What is included?
Definitions and explanations of key Geriatric Medicine terms and concepts, presented as an accessible reference resource.
How to use it
Consult the Glossary whenever clarification of a term or concept is needed. It can be used as a reference during teaching and training activities, when preparing scientific or educational materials, or to support communication and translation across different professional and linguistic contexts.
Use and acknowledgement requirements
The Glossary may be consulted, shared and used as a reference with appropriate acknowledgement of PROGRAMMING COST Action CA21122 and COST. Permission must be requested from the EuGMS Global Coordinator globalcoordinator@eugms.org
Where definitions or substantial content are reproduced in other materials, the original source should be clearly acknowledged.
Translation, adaptation and secondary use
Translations or adaptations may be particularly valuable for supporting Geriatric Medicine education in different linguistic contexts. Any substantial translation, adaptation or incorporation of the Glossary into a new resource should follow the agreed PROGRAMMING/EuGMS procedures and retain appropriate acknowledgement of the original source. Permission must be requested from the EuGMS Global Coordinator globalcoordinator@eugms.org
