No matter your age, you don’t want to lose your quality of life. The board-certified medical team at AFM Healthcare in Winter Park and Oviedo, Florida, understands the unique health issues confronting you as you get older. To learn more about staying active and healthy as you age, call the AFM Healthcare office nearest you or book your appointment online today.

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What is geriatric care?

Geriatric care treats patients who are age 65 and above. As you grow older, your health concerns can change and may require special attention.

The caregivers at AFM Healthcare specialize in geriatric care training and are board-certified in internal medicine and family medicine. They give your older family members the individualized, superior treatment they deserve, ensuring that their personalized treatment plan keeps them strong and well.

What does geriatric care focus on?

Your doctor aims to protect the aging members of your family from a wide range of diseases and conditions, such as:

  • Diabetes
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Loss of balance
  • Osteoporosis
  • Incontinence
  • Insomnia
  • Loss of hearing
  • Loss of vision
  • Heart issues
  • High blood pressure
  • Frailty
  • Cancer

When they visit AFM Healthcare, your practitioner consults with them to understand the health concerns or problems they might be facing. All of these issues can be addressed and treated to help keep your loved ones’ health at peak performance.

What are the benefits of geriatric care?

Geriatricians are specialized in their care and know how to help prevent, diagnose, and treat health conditions that affect patients as they age. Just as a parent takes their baby to a pediatrician for specialized care, you want your older family members to see a doctor who effectively treats them for their age-related needs, too.

At AFM Healthcare, the team works together with their geriatric patients to help them get the best possible outcome. The treatment plan includes helpful lifestyle habits that can help your loved ones thrive.

In addition, your practitioners offer compassion and comfort to help them feel comfortable and hopeful about improving and then maintaining their quality of life.

When should I start geriatric care?

If you’re 65 or older and notice indications of possible health issues, you should schedule your geriatric care appointment. Symptoms to look for include:

  • Loss of bladder control
  • Chronic sadness
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of memory
  • Osteoporosis
  • Loss of appetite

At AFM Healthcare, you’re provided with the right care for your condition. The team helps you take care of your health with superior treatment customized specifically for you.

For a consultation about a personalized geriatric care plan, call the office nearest you or use the online appointment feature to schedule an appointment today.