As babyboomers grow older, they may have a difficult time finding doctors who can suitably treat their aging-related illnesses (according to a report issued by the American Geriatrics Society and the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs). Geriatricians, who specialize in aging-related medical problems, are expected to number far less than the estimated 36,000 that will be needed in the United States by the year 2030.

The report includes recommended changes to encourage doctors to specialize in geriatrics. Recommendations include lessening the financial risks of entering into geriatrics by reforming Medicare's method for reimbursing geriatricians and by creating incentives for entering into the field. For more information, visit the American Geriatrics Society website at www.americangeriatrics.org/news/adgap_release042704.shtml.