Medicare Annual Wellness Visits are free, catch cognitive decline early, and build a personalized prevention plan. Here’s what’s included and why seniors 65+ shouldn’t skip them.
Category Archives: Geriatric Health
Safe Chronic Pain Management for Seniors: Alternatives to Opioids for Knee, Hip & Back Pain
Chronic knee pain, hip pain, and back pain affect more than half of adults over 65. Learn why standard painkillers are risky for seniors, and discover geriatrician-led non-opioid approaches that keep elderly patients active and independent.
Depression in Nursing Home Residents: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options
Depression affects more than 25% of nursing home residents but is often missed because it looks different in elderly patients. Learn the warning signs, why standard treatment approaches need modification for seniors, and how geriatrician-led behavioral health care can help.
Managing High Blood Pressure in Elderly Patients: What Families Need to Know
High blood pressure management in seniors requires a different approach than younger adults. Learn why aggressive treatment can be dangerous, how geriatricians set safe blood pressure targets, and what the CMS ACCESS Model means for hypertension care in elderly patients.
10 Signs It May Be Time to See a Geriatrician
GERIATRIC HEALTH 10 Signs It May Be Time to See a Geriatrician By Dr. Manoj Bhattarai, MD · Board-Certified Geriatrician · 6 min read Most people know when to see a cardiologist or an orthopedist. But many families are unsure about when a geriatrician should become part of the care team. A geriatrician is aContinue reading “10 Signs It May Be Time to See a Geriatrician”