Geriatrics

What is geriatrics?

Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the health and well-being of older adults. As people age, they often face increased health challenges, such as:

• Chronic illness
• Mobility issues
• Memory loss
• Loneliness and anxiety
• Hearing and sight loss

Older people are likely to have several health conditions at once while also facing the inevitable challenges of physical and mental decline. Many seniors take multiple medications for their health problems, which can be hard to manage.

The Care Rite, PLLC, team specializes in providing comprehensive care for seniors to help them maintain independence, safety, and quality of life.

What role does dementia play in geriatrics?

Dementia is one of the most common conditions affecting seniors. It describes a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but there are others as well.

At Care Rite, PLLC, the team understands how dementia impacts not only the patient but also their loved ones. They provide supportive care, memory evaluations, medication management, and education to help families feel more prepared.

What other conditions are common in geriatrics?

Beyond dementia, the Care Rite, PLLC, team frequently helps seniors manage chronic illnesses and other challenges of aging, such as:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• High blood pressure
• Osteoporosis
• Depression
• Fall risk
• Medication side effects
• Difficulty with daily tasks

By closely monitoring patients, they aim to prevent complications and help them live healthier for longer.

How can families support geriatric loved ones?

Caring for an older family member is often rewarding but may also be challenging. Families can help by encouraging their elderly family members to attend regular medical checkups, ensuring they take their medications correctly, and making the home safe to reduce fall risks.

Emotional support is just as important. Listening, spending time together, and providing help when needed can make a big difference in a senior’s well-being.

Care Rite, PLLC, offers compassionate, comprehensive geriatric care. The team collaborates with patients and their families to create individualized care plans that address medical, emotional, and social needs.

Whether managing dementia, preventing falls, or helping with chronic disease, the team’s goal is to support seniors in living as independently and comfortably as possible.

Call Care Rite, PLLC, to learn more about geriatric care or schedule an in-person or telehealth consultation today using the online booking feature. Walk-ins are also welcome.