As we age, our healthcare needs change. Valley’s outpatient geriatric care team can assist with your medical needs at this stage in your life.
Geriatric care is a medical specialty that focuses on the healthcare needs of older adults. It involves prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of various health conditions that this population may face. Care can include both medical and personal needs, helping to promote increased independence and greater comfort in daily life.
Who Can Receive Geriatric Care?
Geriatric medicine focuses on those who are age 65 and older, but many patients that require this type of expertise are in their 80s and beyond.
Geriatric Services at Valley
Valley’s geriatric care team works with your primary care physician and other specialists to create a customized care plan. The team offers:
- Continuous monitoring and assessment
- Ongoing care plan
- Psychosocial interventions
- Self-management
- Caregiver support
- Medication management
- Treatment of related conditions
- Coordination of care
- Transition of care
Support Beyond Medical Care
At Valley, geriatric care goes beyond managing medical needs. Our dedicated social worker partners with patients, families, and physicians to help navigate the complexities of aging. From connecting you with community resources and financial assistance to coordinating care, supporting caregivers, and advocating on your behalf, we provide personalized support to help you stay healthy and independent at home.
In addition, Valley CARES provides information on support services and programs, both within Valley and at the local/state/federal level, that can assist patients in getting the care they need, where and when they need it.
The Valley Approach to Geriatric Care
Our geriatric care providers are fellowship-trained and provide office-based, outpatient-focused geriatric assessments. They work in conjunction with the hospital team to provide the transition of care from the hospital setting to other outpatient and home settings.
Why Choose Valley for Geriatric Care?
- A team dedicated to you: Our team specializes in geriatric care. Working together with you, your loved ones, and your healthcare team, we will develop a customized treatment plan to meet your needs.
- Here for you at every step: Our team can connect you with Valley specialists if needed to address underlying conditions. We will work directly with these specialists to provide adjacent care.
