Does anyone go to a geriatrics doc?

[no_hypocrisy]

3. My father was a cardiologist/internist. 75% of his patients were geriatric.

Most of them were told by their outgoing GP to put their affairs in order. But my father kept them alive for decades.

Part of his expertise was to embrace them at any age. They became part of his extended family. He held their hands. He asked what they were eating, if they had pets, if they were close to their families, if they had any recreation. A 15 minute office visit would extend into an hour as he would take his time talking to them in his consulting room. And in the examining room, he was gentle with them. IOW, geriatrics didn't offend him or scare him. He made it a point to go to their memorials when they passed. (I believe Dad felt like he could have done more when they died.)

He practiced until 67 years of age. I believe his patients were understanding but disappointed.

Find a doctor who will listen to you. Really listen to you. That's a good start.