Why Having a Geriatric Medicine Expert on Your Team Is Important As You Age

As you get older, your health needs change. For some, these changes can seem sudden and overwhelming.

That’s why the team at Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic specialize in geriatric services that accommodate your health needs as you age. The team understands the toll aging can have on your health and provide comprehensive, compassionate geriatric care to ensure you continue to enjoy a high quality of life.

What to know about a geriatric medicine expert

A geriatric medicine expert, also known as a geriatrician, is a medical doctor that focuses on senior health and disease prevention in older patients.

Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic also has a staff of nurses who have experience in caring for the needs of the elderly. We can also connect you with social workers, nutritionists, and other professionals that specialize in the needs of geriatric patients.

Our geriatric experts can address a variety of age-related concerns the elderly face, including:

• Incontinence
• Memory problems
• Increased fall risk
• Chronic disease management
• Disabilities
• Mental health concerns

Our team can also help you manage the multiple medications you may need to take to treat existing health issues.

The many benefits of working with a geriatric medicine expert

Finding a right geriatric medicine specialist to care for your changing needs offers many benefits for your physical and mental health and your general sense of well-being.

Geriatricians see the big picture when it comes to your medical care and have extensive knowledge of the issues the elderly face. These benefits include:

Personalized medical attention

While your primary care physician can still play a role in your health care, a geriatrician can offer more fine-tuned services that focus on your needs as you age.

Our geriatric specialists can address physical impairments and frailty that’s common in the elderly.

Provide caregiver support

Your geriatrician can provide resources for your caregivers to ensure you thrive regardless of your age.

They can help your family and loved ones make decisions about your health care when you’re incapacitated or unable to make decisions on your own.

Manage multiple health concerns

Elderly people are at a higher risk for developing multiple health conditions as they get older. A geriatrician can provide strategies to manage chronic diseases at the same time safely and effectively.

Manage multiple medications

When you have several health issues to manage, it’s important that you have a conscientious medical team to monitor the medicines you’re taking.

Because there can be a certain conflict with medications, you need to work with an experienced geriatrician who can prevent negative reactions and other health complications. They will also make medication adjustments as needed to benefit your health.

Coordinate resources

If you’re unable to live on your own, a geriatrician can work with you and your family to find solutions for temporary or long-term care. 

Our team can also refer you to other specialists to address specific health needs that require extra care.

To learn more about the benefits of working with a geriatrician, call the Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic nearest to you today or book a geriatrics service consultation online.