GERIATRIC
MEDICINE
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Geriatric medicine is a discipline where specially trained physicians evaluate and manage the unique healthcare needs and preferred treatments of ageing people. Geriatricians are board-certified physicians who have extra training and certification in working with the elderly. They work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists and social workers to provide complete healthcare for elderly people.
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The staff at Seven Sylvia Avenue Medical Practice are proud to say we are experienced at providing top-quality care for the geriatric community, which has complicated medical and social requirements. Older adults have special healthcare needs that can make their medical care more complicated. More than half of adults age 65 and older have multiple medical problems, such as:
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heart disease
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diabetes
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arthritis
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Alzheimer’s disease
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high blood pressure
Prescription Management
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Caring for ageing people with multiple health problems can be tricky, even for healthcare professionals who specialise in geriatrics, the health care of older adults. For example, prescribing medications for a patient with multiple health problems is more complex because taking multiple medications can cause problematic drug interactions and side effects. Our on-site pharmacists can make prescription management as straightforward as possible.
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Proper Nutrition
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Obviously, our bodies change as we age. Seniors have very different nutritional needs than children, young adults, and even middle-aged adults. Age-related changes affect the ways a body processes food, which influences your dietary needs and appetite changes. Seniors require a balance of high-fibre foods and healthy fats. The staff at Oxford are prepared to counsel seniors on their evolving nutritional needs.
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Mental and Social Needs
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Growing older isn’t easy. While there are benefits such as increased freedom and the ability to retire, many seniors are faced with new challenges such as changing relationships, mental illness and health problems. Mental illnesses such as depression, memory problems and eating disorders are common in the elderly population. Luckily, the staff at Oxford are trained to identify and help manage these issues in a sensitive manner.
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Book an appointment at Seven Sylvia Avenue Medical Practice today!