Overview
What is this service for?
Geriatric medicine considers illness, medication, mobility, memory, nutrition and the person’s living environment together.
When should you seek advice?
- repeated falls
- loss of independence
- memory difficulties
- fatigue or weight loss
- multiple medications
- frailty after hospitalisation
Key points
Concrete guidance to understand the service
- Geriatric assessment considers mobility, memory, nutrition, medicines and home environment together.
- Falls are not trivial: balance, vision, medication and blood pressure may all contribute.
What this service can help with
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Provide a comprehensive assessment
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Identify frailty factors
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Preserve mobility and independence
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Coordinate health priorities
Important information
This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation. A healthcare professional will determine the assessment or test suited to your situation.