We are always interested in reminding the public that geriatricians are in alarmingly short supply just as the need for them is growing. That’s why I was so happy to find this excellent article in the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel featuring geriatrician Ed Duthie, chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The article not only succinctly explains the current and worsening shortage of geriatricians, but also uses vignettes from Duthie’s practice to illustrate why geriatricians’ specialized knowledge—as well as their affection and respect for their patients—is exactly what older adults need. Please pass the article along to friends and family to help raise awareness of this critical issue.