Welcoming You to GeriRheum.com: A Journey in Geriatric Rheumatology Care

Welcome to GeriRheum.com, your hopefully go-to resource for all things related to geriatric rheumatology care. This is our first blog post (out side the more formal introduction), and we're excited to kick-start this project by sharing some thoughts.

Our aim is to help consider the the specific care needs of the growing population of older adults with rheumatic diseases, and hopefully providing some insight on how we can address these needs, recognizing the complexities and challenges they face, especially when combined with comorbidities commonly seen in senior adulthood.

Passion for Better Care:

At GeriRheum.com, our passion and drive stem from the desire to improve the care provided to older adults with rheumatic diseases. This special population requires a unique approach, considering their distinct needs and the complexities that arise due to the nature of their conditions. We believe that by sharing research, content, and resources, and building a community of care givers who are interested in this focus, we can empower ourselves as healthcare professionals, researchers, and students in delivering the best possible care to our senior adult patients.

Sharing and Collaboration:

As we embark on this journey, we acknowledge that there is much to learn and discover. Our goal is to serve as a repository of information, a platform where we can collectively gather, curate, and share related content. This initial stage may appear somewhat random as we start to gather resources, but as the project matures, we will develop a more structured approach, categorizing and organizing content to make it easily accessible and useful for our community.

Challenges and Unanswered Questions:

Throughout this journey, we want to openly discuss the challenges faced in geriatric rheumatology care. We recognize that there are many unanswered questions and areas where more research is needed. We invite you to join us in this endeavor, sharing your experiences, insights, and expertise. Your participation and feedback are invaluable for the continued growth and optimization of GeriRheum.com.

Conclusion:

As we launch GeriRheum.com, we are filled with enthusiasm and excitement about the possibilities ahead. Our mission is clear: to improve the care of older adults with rheumatic diseases, and also to promote education and scholarly work in this area.

Together, we can build a platform that shares research, content, and resources, addresses challenges, and encourages collaboration. We invite you to be a part of this journey, actively participating, sharing, and contributing. Let us work together to advance geriatric rheumatology care and make a positive impact on the lives of patients worldwide.


Dr. Ahmed Omar
University of Toronto
Rheumatology Department