The Geriatric Medicine Unit provides office-based primary care and consultation for adults 65 years and older. Their team, which includes specialists in geriatric medicine, geriatric psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, geriatric nursing and social work, develops a comprehensive care plan for each patient. Emphasis is placed on wellness promotion and improvement in daily functioning. Their staff coordinates a patient’s care across the continuum which may include hospitalization, rehabilitation, nursing home and home care services. Each health care team includes a physician, a nurse practitioner and clinical social worker. Consultation services are offered on specific medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease, memory difficulties, neurological problems, incontinence, falls, and depression.

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