Our geriatrics program provides geriatric medical care to seniors and older people experiencing life-limiting illnesses across all settings. The goal of this care is to help older adults maintain their autonomy and quality of life.
Geriatrics is the medical specialty focused on providing quality, comprehensive, personalized care to seniors.
As our bodies age, our health care needs change. Sometimes medications or diseases affect seniors differently than younger adults. A geriatric physician, or geriatrician, helps senior patients and their families manage complicated health issues caused by aging.
Geriatricians are board-certified in either family medicine or internal medicine. They also complete additional fellowship training that allows them to specialize in treating seniors. A geriatrician helps manage many geriatric syndromes (life-limiting conditions that are directly associated with aging) including:
Many seniors have more than one illness and take several medications. Geriatricians manage complex health conditions and treatment regimens, and provide education and support to patients and caregivers.
Generally, geriatricians will see people 65 and older and especially when you:
Our geriatricians are board-certified internists or family physicians, who have completed advanced training in treating seniors. The goal of this care is to help older adults maintain their autonomy and quality of life.
Senior care with us also includes:
Our geriatrics program provides geriatric medical care to seniors and older people experiencing life-limiting illnesses across all settings, including:
Our geriatricians help older adults manage their health and maintain their independence. We provide:
Call (412) DOCTORS (412) 362-8677 to learn more about our geriatric medicine services or request an appointment today.
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