Geriatrics study is a field of medicine that focuses on the health and well-being of elderly people. It is also known as gerontology, which is the study of the AGING process and its effects on individuals and society. Geriatrics study includes research into the physical, psychological, and social aspects of AGING, as well as the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases and conditions. The terms 'AGING' and 'oldage' are often used interchangeably to refer to this field of study.