Geriatric Care Specialist
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Healthstone Primary Care
Primary Care Practice & Geriatrics located in Weston, FL, Davie, FL, & Pembroke Pines, FL
As you age, your care requirements change, but your quality of care shouldn’t. Let Healthstone Primary Care in Weston, Pembroke Pines, and Davie, Florida, support you with geriatric care services. The team at Healthstone Primary is friendly, attentive, experienced, and compassionate. For high-quality geriatric care for you or a loved one, schedule an appointment online or over the phone today.
Geriatric Care Q & A
What is geriatric care?
Geriatric care is a branch of medicine and health care focused on the unique needs and concerns of aging adults.
If you or your loved one is aging, and you’re concerned about health, Healthstone Primary is here to support you.
When you come into the practice for geriatric care, your team members start off by getting to know you and your health history. They then talk to you about your concerns. Often, these relate to issues like:
- Mental and emotional health
- Independent living
- In-home care needs
They also talk to you about concerns related to hearing loss, eyesight, and other common changes that correlate with aging.
How do you establish standards for geriatric care?
Aging isn’t a disease, and older adults need just as much expert care when it comes to maintaining their health as those who are younger. The compassionate team at Healthstone Primary recognizes that you matter and that your health care is important. The team focuses on several areas of geriatric care, including:
Medications
The practice continually reviews and reduces or removes any medication from your regimen that is necessary or potentially harmful.
Cognition
The team cares for your mind and helps you navigate and avoid issues like depression, anxiety, dementia, Alzheimer’s, or delirium.
Mobility
To help you stay healthy and happy, the team finds practical ways to help you stay active and mobile.
The experienced team also helps geriatric patients with other health concerns, including bone diseases, functional decline, fall preventions, balance and gait evaluation, urinary incontinence and treatment approaches, and sleep disorders.
How often should I see a doctor for geriatric care?
Even if you’re in excellent health, it’s extremely important that you schedule regular doctor visits. That way, you can get ahead of any potential issues and make adjustments to your routine and lifestyle as needed.
Seniors should schedule a regular geriatric care checkup at least once a year. During a yearly physical, your physician checks specific health indicators, including your:
- Blood pressure
- Weight
- Height
- Glucose levels
- Thyroid function
- Blood electrolyte counts
They also typically check your heartbeat and perform a fecal occult blood test, which checks for blood in your stool.
In addition, women over 50 should get a yearly mammogram, and men over 50 should get a yearly prostate exam.
Take care of yourself and enjoy your life every step of the way with an expert team by your side. To schedule a geriatric care appointment at Healthstone Primary, call the office or use the online booking tool today.