Geriatric Care

Senior citizens who come to Family Medicine Headquarters can count on us to be attuned to the special problems often faced by the elderly. In particular, we are equipped to meet the needs of a population who deal with chronic conditions, fall risks, memory problems, sleep issues, depression, and more. Our goal is to help our older adult patients remain safe while retaining as much function, independence, and quality of life as long as possible.

Our Services for Seniors

  • Behavioral assessments and care for depression and other concerns
  • Bone density testing
  • Medication assessments and monitoring
  • Memory assessment and testing as needed
  • Monitoring of chronic conditions, including arthritis, diabetes, heart problem, incontinence and urinary problems, insomnia, and more
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Pain management
  • Primary care, including physicals to assess general health
  • Referrals to the proper specialist when needed
  • Vision and hearing checks

If you have have family in the area, we will work together with them to create a care plan to meet all your health needs. We will call upon other community resources to make sure that you are living in a protective space, eating right, and receiving all the help you are entitled to.