Primary Care for Older Adults
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Primary Care for Seniors
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Our primary care providers are here to help you age with strength and wisdom by ensuring that your health needs and concerns are met with knowledge and care. We get to know you and your health history, and personalize our care to meet your particular needs.
Our primary care service acts as your medical home base. We are available as a first contact to help guide your health decisions.
Primary Care for Seniors
Our Comprehensive Care Includes
Healthcare for Older Adults
All of our providers specialize in the care of older adults and will act as ‘home base’ to gather information and monitor/treat your chronic conditions.
Lifestyle Medicine
We can work with you to develop a healthy lifestyle plan tailored to your particular situation.
Goals of Care
We can help you with your living wills and care decisions.
Home lab & x-rays
We partner with mobile lab and imaging companies that will come to your home if needed.
Care that comes to you
We visit our patients in many local senior living communities.
Cognitive Assessment
Assessment and treatment of memory trouble or cognitive decline.
Geriatric Assessment
Assessment and treatment plans for age related issues.
Wound Care
Certified wound care staff.
Comprehensive Prevention Plan
Proactive Care to Keep You Healthy
Preventive Care
- Screenings: Regular screenings for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, and sensory impairments (hearing and vision).
- Vaccinations: Education regarding current immunization recommendations including flu, covid, pneumonia, shingles, and tetanus.
- Lifestyle Guidance: Promoting healthy habits, such as physical activity and balanced nutrition.
Management of Chronic Conditions
- Focus on optimizing function, minimizing complications, and improving symptoms.
- Coordinating care with specialists, when needed.
Polypharmacy Management
- Reviewing and simplifying medication regimens to minimize adverse effects and drug interactions.
- Discontinuing unnecessary medications.
Cognitive Health
- Screening for dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive impairments
- Addressing memory concerns and providing resources for cognitive training or support.
Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being
- Screening for depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
- Referrals to counseling or therapy when necessary.
Functional Status and Mobility
- Assessing for fall risk and mobility challenges.
- Recommending physical therapy, assistive devices, or home modifications.
- Encouraging strength and balance exercises.
Caregiver Support
- Providing resources and education for caregivers.
- Addressing caregiver burnout and stress.
End-of-Life and Advanced Care Planning
- Discussing goals of care, advance directives, and palliative care options.
- Ensuring the patient’s wishes guide medical decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Geriatric care refers to the specialized medical care and services tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults, typically those aged 65 and older. It focuses on promoting health, preventing and managing diseases, and improving the quality of life for aging individuals. The approach is holistic, addressing physical, emotional, social, and cognitive health.
Geriatric care differs from regular primary care in its specialized focus on the unique health needs of older adults, typically those aged 65 and above. This specialized care aims to address the complexities of aging, including medical, psychological, and social aspects.
Even if there are no pressing health concerns, a proactive visit to a geriatrician in the late 60s or early 70s can be helpful. They can provide preventative advice tailored to aging and help establish a baseline for future health care.
A geriatric consultant is a healthcare professional who specializes in the care and well-being of older adults, typically focusing on the unique medical, psychological, and social challenges that aging presents. They often work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or private practices, and may collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to optimize health outcomes.
The frequency of check-ups for older adults depends on their overall health, age, and specific medical conditions, but general guidelines are:
Healthy Older Adults (65 and older)
- Annual Check-Ups: A yearly visit to a primary care physician is recommended to monitor general health, address any concerns, and update necessary screenings or immunizations.
Chronic Conditions or Specific Risks
- More Frequent Visits: If the person has chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or others, check-ups may be scheduled every 3–6 months, depending on the condition and its management.
Yes, we can provide individualized resources and referrals.
We specialize in the care of older adults and are skilled in managing multiple chronic conditions, which are common in our patient population. Our care is patient-centered, holistic, and focused on maintaining quality of life.
We can refer to specialists as appropriate and work to interpret and coordinate care among different specialists.
We can assist with advance care planning by guiding our patients and their families in making informed decisions about future healthcare preferences. This process ensures that care aligns with our patient’s values, goals, and medical needs, especially as they age or face serious illnesses.
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P 303.938.1110 F 303.938.1145
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Sat + Sun ( Closed )
