Geriatric Medical Care
Dr. Wilson has a special interest in geriatric medicine. People have changing physiological, psychological, and social needs as they get older. It is very important to distinguish between disease and normal aging.
By taking a careful look at your medical history, your current health status, your medications, your living situation, and your support network, Dr. Wilson can work on an individualized health plan. The plan is to optimize your health, and keep you safe, engaged, and independent. |
Common Issues
Polypharmacy is not a part of normal aging.
Many older people are taking a large number of medications. Older people frequently have multiple chronic diseases, and over the years, they are prescribed one medication after another. Dr. Wilson will take the time to look closely at your medications and supplements and determine which medications are truly necessary for your optimal health.
Falls can be devastating for elderly people.
As you age, your bones are likely to become weaker. Consequently, it is easier for you to fracture your bones from a fall. Vessels in your brain can rupture more easily if you sustain a head injury. Dr. Wilson will take a comprehensive look at your fall risks and work with you on an individualized, multi-factorial plan to help you minimize your risk of falling.
Managing your normal aging and chronic diseases.
Most seniors want to remain as independent as possible. Dr. Wilson will help you manage your normal aging and chronic diseases and is always just a phone call away or readily available for an appointment.
Medical Advocacy
Dr. Wilson will be your medical advocate when you require subspecialty care, and she will help you navigate the complex health care system.
Many older people are taking a large number of medications. Older people frequently have multiple chronic diseases, and over the years, they are prescribed one medication after another. Dr. Wilson will take the time to look closely at your medications and supplements and determine which medications are truly necessary for your optimal health.
- Your ability to metabolize changes, and you may have side effects that put you at risk.
- Some of your medications may be treating side effects from other medications.
- Some of your medications just might not be that effective.
Falls can be devastating for elderly people.
As you age, your bones are likely to become weaker. Consequently, it is easier for you to fracture your bones from a fall. Vessels in your brain can rupture more easily if you sustain a head injury. Dr. Wilson will take a comprehensive look at your fall risks and work with you on an individualized, multi-factorial plan to help you minimize your risk of falling.
Managing your normal aging and chronic diseases.
Most seniors want to remain as independent as possible. Dr. Wilson will help you manage your normal aging and chronic diseases and is always just a phone call away or readily available for an appointment.
Medical Advocacy
Dr. Wilson will be your medical advocate when you require subspecialty care, and she will help you navigate the complex health care system.
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