Geriatric Care
Geriatric Medical Care for the Elderly
With the U.S. population growth of people 65 years and older now exceeding that of those under 65, the need for geriatric care is growing each day. Weisz Concierge Medical is a Board-certified primary care practice. Our goal is simple: to meet the medical requirements of each of your family members, no matter how old.
Geriatric Care and Medial Needs
The elderly have many special medical needs. Common challenges come from tracking the aging process to managing specific medical problems and ensuring safety and the necessary social support. Dr. Weisz understands the specific issues that can impact a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL). Our primary care practice services go outside the office, with Dr. Weisz helping patients and families in getting additional support. Dr. Weisz has experience and skill in recognizing how illness in an elderly person is different from illness in a younger person. Because she has the time to do so, she will evaluate the patient’s living conditions, for example, and advise about any changes that may impact the person’s welfare and safety. Her approach will emphasize healthy aging and effective preventive care.
Geriatric Care – Medical Plan of Care for the Elderly Wishing to Age in Place
Here are a few of the areas that Dr. Weisz will evaluate as part of her plan of care:
• Frailty & Falls.This is an unavoidable part of aging that can affect senior’s ability to function independently and make them more prone to falls and other injuries.
• Multiple medications. Older patients often have many drug prescriptions. Their bodies break down medications in a way that drug interactions and side effects can become a problem.
• Medication dosage. Many medications prescribed for seniors need to be altered due to decreased kidney and liver function.
• Multiple medical issues. Seniors often have more than one medical condition, and this has to be factored in any care plan involving them for best results
• Mental decline Loss of cognitive ability is a widespread condition among most aging patients. Most important, is accurately identifying symptoms of more serious conditions such as chronic depression or Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Caregiving Dr. Weisz will consult with a senior patient’s caregiver if necessary. We can also help you find the right outside assistance such as professional care managers or home health care providers. If an elderly patient’s needs exceed the scope of primary care, Dr. Weisz will provides a referral to a trusted geriatric medical specialist.