You’ve likely heard that aging isn’t for the faint of heart; that saying means it can be tough getting older, especially when dealing with chronic health issues and decreased mobility.
Geriatrics is an essential medical field that focuses on the specific issues of older adults. Dr. Jeff Toll offers geriatric care as a part of his practice in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Toll is an internal medicine specialist who provides specialized geriatric care, chronic care management, concierge medicine, and care coordination, all included in his membership program.
Geriatric care is a crucial aspect of medicine because it focuses on the aging adult and specific diseases and treatments for older people. Geriatric patients face unique issues and symptoms that require specialized care.
Geriatric care helps aging adults access the resources they need to stay healthy. Additional benefits include:
The goal of geriatric care is to improve older adults’ quality of life by managing chronic health conditions, offering tips for staying healthy, and providing preventive care.
There are various layers of geriatric care that are guided by four cornerstones. These are the primary foundations that ensure older adults remain healthy and age well. The four cornerstones we rely on for our geriatric patients include:
Mobility declines with age due to injuries or chronic conditions such as arthritis. The main goal is to prevent falls and maintain physical function through exercise and assistive devices.
Greater mobility improves quality of life and reduces the risk of falls and serious injuries.
Cognitive health is increasingly important with age because of risks like dementia and forgetfulness. Geriatric care monitors memory and mood changes in older adults.
Older adults often take multiple medications for chronic issues. Managing medications ensures correct dosages and prevents harmful drug interactions.
The goal of medication management is to prevent taking multiple unnecessary medications while preventing adverse reactions and side effects.
Many older adults have chronic health issues like heart disease, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Geriatric care manages these through coordinated care with specialists and primary doctors.
Dr. Toll follows these cornerstones to provide you and your loved ones with the best possible care. As part of his membership program, you get personalized care and access to Dr. Toll when you need him the most, especially as you age.
To learn more about our membership program and geriatric care, call or message our office today to discover how we can support you through every stage of life.
