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Geriatric Info

What is Geriatric Care Services?

Geriatric care is multidisciplinary care services delivered to elderly people who are suffering from a range of chronic and complex health conditions. Geriatric services are provided by a well-trained team of Medical professionals and nurses where they work in various settings that include hospitals, clinics and residential aged care facilities.

Key Elements of Geriatric Care

Elderly people who are frailer and suffering from conditions like dementia, heart diseases, nervous system disorders may require a comprehensive geriatric assessment. This evaluation effectively helps in the coordination with health professionals like physiotherapists and any other needed medical assistance for the elders that put them in a safe environment.

The key concerns of a geriatrician are:

Focus on geriatric syndromes
Enabling patient self-management
Develops a management plan for the individual based on their medical record, lifestyle and choices

Identify the risk factor for falls and develop prevention strategies.
Significant focus in the coordination and management of the rehabilitation of the elders who have suffered a functional decline.
Promotion of healthy ageing and health improvement.

The health care services are delivered in the following settings:

Hospitals
Clinics
Patient’s residence visits
Retirement home facilities
Long-term care in hospitals

How to locate a Geriatrician?

We understand your need as a caregiver to provide a professional helping hand of medical assistance for your parents in your absence. We help you to locate the well-experienced geriatric health professional or geriatric primary care services, based on your requirements.