Geriatric Medicine

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Get primary care for older adults at Acclaim Health in Fort Worth, Texas. You'll receive care from a senior health expert specializing in maintaining well-being and independence for adults 60 and older.

Accredited Care for Seniors

Feel confident in the quality of the care you receive because:

• We are recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), meaning we use evidence-based practices to coordinate care for people as they age
• We hold accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care to ensure older adults receive the care to have the best outcome
• You have access to our Magnolia Health Center, which is a certified patient-centered medical home to improve care by having multiple services in one convienient location

Senior Health Experts

You’ll benefit from a team that works together to help you maintain your quality of life. Access the knowledge and experience of:

• Certified geriatricians –Doctors specializing in caring for older adults; does research about how to improve care of geriatric patients.
• Certified nurse practitioner (NP) – Assesses your overall health
• Case manager – Coordinates care with your senior health team
• Pharmacist – Manages and monitors medications
• Social worker – Connects you with local resources

Primary Care for Older Adults

A geriatrician can be helpful as you age if you:

• Become frail or impaired
• Find that treatment for one medical condition negatively affects a second condition
• Have a disease associated with aging, such as dementia, incontinence, or osteoporosis
• Manage multiple medications (especially if they’re causing side effects that interfere with your well-being)
• Have multiple complex medical conditions

Coordinated, Complete Care

Count on receiving complete services from your geriatric care team, who provide:

• Preventative care such as routine screenings and vaccinations
• Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries
• Care for chronic and complex medical conditions
• Age-appropriate cancer screenings
• Annual wellness visits including dementia screenings, fall risks, mood disorder evaluations, medication evaluation
• Home health visits for approved patients aged 60+

Stay Healthy

Take an active role in your health by:

• Discussing advance directives and what’s important to you with your family
• Engaging in regular exercise that you enjoy
• Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle

MyChart Patient Portal

Connect with your doctor and care team and request appointments through the MyChart patient portal.