Geriatric Healthcare Services for Older Adults

Personalized, compassionate care for aging seniors—at our clinic or in the comfort of your home.

What Is a Geriatrician?

A geriatrician is a doctor or nurse practitioner who specializes in the care of older adults. These clinicians understand how aging affects health, medications, mobility, mood, memory, and independence. If there is no geriatrician nearby, many internal medicine and family medicine doctors focus on older-adult care and can meet most needs.
Multidisciplinary geriatric care team of doctors, nurses, and therapists in a clinic.

Your Care Team

Many geriatric clinics use a team-based approach so you get the right care at the right time:
  • Geriatrician or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse
  • Social Worker or Care Manager
  • Nutritionist/Dietitian
  • Physical Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Consultant Pharmacist (medication review)
  • Geropsychiatrist (mental health for older adults)

Our Services

  • Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Health history, mobility, memory, mood, nutrition, and safety
  • Medication Review and Deprescribing Support: Reduce side effects and interactions
  • Chronic Disease Management: Heart, lung, diabetes, arthritis, and more
  • Fall Prevention and Mobility Support: PT/OT referrals, home safety tips
  • Memory and Mood Care: Screening and treatment plans; caregiver support
  • Nutrition and Weight Management: Personalized plans for energy and strength
  • House Calls (Home Visits): For eligible, homebound patients
  • Advance Care Planning: POLST, goals-of-care conversations, and care preferences
  • Care Coordination: Help with referrals, community resources, and benefits
Senior patient discussing a comprehensive geriatric care plan and medication review with provider.
Senior man using telehealth to consult a doctor with caregiver assistance.

If You Can’t Find a Geriatrician

Some areas have limited access to board-certified geriatricians. We can help you:
  • Identify primary care doctors experienced in older-adult care
  • Coordinate specialty referrals
  • Arrange telehealth or house calls if you qualify
  • Access community resources through local Area Agencies on Aging

House Call Doctors (Home Visits)

Benefits

  • Comfort and Convenience: Care in familiar surroundings
  • Better Understanding: Your clinician sees your home environment to tailor care
  • More Time Together: Longer visits often mean better problem-solving
  • Fewer Emergencies: Address issues early to avoid ER visits
Doctor providing in-home medical care to elderly woman during a house call.
Elderly man and daughter discussing insurance coverage for home medical visits with staff member.

Who Qualifies?

  • You may qualify if leaving home is difficult, unsafe, or requires significant assistance or expense. You do not need to be completely homebound. Coverage and rules vary.

Insurance

  • Many plans, including Medicare, cover medically necessary home visits. We verify benefits and explain any costs before your visit.

POLST: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment

A POLST form is a medical order that records your wishes for treatments like CPR, antibiotics, and feeding tubes.
  • How It Works: You discuss your preferences with your clinician. Your clinician signs the form, and it becomes a medical order that guides your care across settings.
  • You Can Change It Anytime: Keep copies with you, your family, and your clinician. In emergencies (911), send the POLST with you.
  • Where to Get It: Your state’s Department of Health website or from your clinician. Ask us for help completing it.

Health Care Advocates

A health care advocate can:
  • Find and coordinate providers
  • Clarify insurance benefits
  • Track medications and appointments
  • Navigate complex care plans Some services are free through local Area Agencies on Aging (e.g., Medicare counseling). Private advocates offer broader support for a fee.

How to Get Started

  1. Call (800) 989-8137
  2. Bring Your Medication List and Insurance Card
  3. Tell Us Your Goals (stay independent, reduce falls, improve memory, etc.)
  4. Choose Clinic Visit or Request a Home Visit Screening
  5. Leave With a Clear Care Plan and Next Steps

Insurance and Payment

  1. We accept Medicare and many insurance plans. Coverage varies by service.
  2. We confirm benefits and out-of-pocket costs before your visit.
  3. Financial assistance may be available for eligible patients.

Accessibility and Support

  1. Wheelchair-accessible locations and restrooms
  2. Large-print materials and high-contrast documents
  3. Language assistance and caregiver-inclusive visits
  4. Telehealth options

FAQs

Do I need a referral to see a geriatrician?
Many patients do not, but some plans require it. We’ll help you check your benefits.
What is the difference between a POLST and an advance directive?
An advance directive names your health care proxy and broad preferences. A POLST is a medical order that tells emergency responders and clinicians exactly what treatments you want now.
Does Medicare cover home visits?
Medicare can cover medically necessary home visits for eligible patients. We verify eligibility and coverage before scheduling.
Can I keep my current primary care doctor?
Yes. We can collaborate with your doctor, offer a consultation, or provide ongoing geriatric care—your choice.
What if there’s no geriatric clinic near me?
We’ll help you find older-adult–focused primary care, telehealth options, and community resources.