Geriatric Care in Knoxville, TN
Specialized care for older adults including fall prevention, medication review, and age-related health concerns.
What is Geriatric Care?
Geriatric care addresses the unique health needs of older adults, including multiple chronic conditions, medication management, fall prevention, cognitive health, and functional decline. Older adults face increased risks of falls, medication interactions, cognitive decline, and complications from chronic diseases. Treatment options include comprehensive medication reviews, fall risk assessment, cognitive screening, mobility aids, and coordination of multiple specialists. It's essential to see a doctor specializing in geriatric care because older adults have unique needs, require careful medication management, and benefit from preventive strategies. Your doctor will assess multiple health domains, optimize medications, prevent complications, and coordinate comprehensive care.
How Vitality Concierge Medicine Can Help with Geriatric Care
At Vitality Concierge Medicine in Knoxville, TN, we provide personalized, comprehensive care for geriatric care. Our concierge medicine model ensures you receive the time, attention, and expertise you deserve.
Comprehensive geriatric assessment evaluating physical function, cognitive health, medication management, fall risk, and social support
Medication review and deprescribing to identify unnecessary medications, drug interactions, and opportunities to simplify medication regimens
Fall risk assessment including balance evaluation, home safety recommendations, and coordination of physical therapy or mobility aids
Cognitive screening (Mini-Mental State Exam, MoCA) to detect early signs of dementia and coordinate with neurologists when needed
Management of multiple chronic conditions with careful coordination to avoid treatment conflicts and optimize overall health
Advanced care planning discussions including healthcare directives, living wills, and goals of care conversations with patients and families
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