Geriatric Medicine
Dedicated to Caring for Older Patients
Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique health care concerns of older patients , helping them maintain independence and be well for as long as possible. Since many patient concerns are chronic and overlapping, geriatricians work with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care. This approach treats the whole person and helps patients and families understand their diagnoses and make informed decisions regarding treatment options.
Quality of LIfe for Inpatients & Outpatients
Geriatricians work with patients who have many of the conditions common among an older population, such as recurrent falls, multiple medications, or trouble with memory or cognitive decline. Providers are dedicated to helping patients maintain function and independence for as long as possible.
Geriatricians also have expertise with advance directives and selecting health care proxies.
Care Throughout the Capital Region
All System providers and locations can be found in the Get Care section of this page.
