Geriatrics

Taking care of an aging loved one — or keeping up with your changing health needs as you age — can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. You’ll find comprehensive and compassionate geriatric care and chronic disease management from Louis Graham, FNP, ENP, at Summit Health Family and Urgent Care in Haltom City, Texas. To navigate this stage of life with confidence, call the office today or book online at your convenience.

How does geriatric care differ from regular healthcare? 

As you age, your body processes and responds to medications differently, you may become more prone to stumbling or falling, and cognitive issues like dementia can develop. A geriatric care specialist like Louis is trained to proactively attend to all these complexities with a big-picture approach that helps you thrive in your older years.

Geriatric care focuses on the specialized needs of senior adults. It goes beyond simply treating illnesses as they crop up — it’s about improving your quality of life, helping you maintain your independence, and providing support for managing multiple health conditions at once.

Am I a candidate for geriatric care?

If you or a loved one is over 65 and experiencing one or multiple chronic conditions, memory issues, or difficulty with your daily routine, a geriatrician like Louis could be a game-changer for your overall health. 

Louis understands how aging affects everything — from your flexibility and mobility to medication side effects. If you’re experiencing an uptick in hospital visits, becoming more forgetful, or having trouble with basic tasks like putting on shoes, cooking, or bathing, geriatric care can help you reclaim your quality of life.

What services does geriatric care include? 

Geriatric care covers a wide range of services that your Summit Health Family and Urgent Care team uses to support your health and well-being as you age. These services include:

Comprehensive medical assessments 

Evaluating your overall health, chronic conditions, and medication management needs.

Cognitive health evaluations

Screening for dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive impairments.

Fall prevention strategies

Assessing your mobility issues and recommending safety strategies to reduce stumbles and falls.

Nutritional guidance 

Ensuring proper diet and hydration to maintain your health as you age and prevent nutrient deficiencies.

Coordination of care

Helping manage referrals to specialists, home care services, and any necessary transitions between different levels of care.

Emotional and mental health support 

Addressing any depression or isolation you may feel as you get out and about less often, and your social interactions decrease.

Louis’s goal is to help older adults like you get the specialty care you need to maintain independence for as long as possible. For skilled geriatric care, call today to schedule an appointment or book online at your convenience.