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Our goal is to help provide excellent comprehensive patient care and education for patients, families, professionals and caregivers.


Who should seek Geriatric Care?

There is no specific age, but most patients around 75 years of age or older. Patients that benefit the most from geriatric care have:

  • Chronic illness
  • Impaired physical function
  • Impaired memory or cognitive function
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Weight loss
  • Problems with balance or falling
  • Multiple medications
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