Older individuals and their families who are dealing with any of the following situations may benefit from our Senior Service at Bedford Memorial Hospital.
- Bladder control problems
- Caregiver stress
- Change in mental status
- Consideration of change in living situation
- Death of a spouse
- Depression
- Falling or risk of falling
- Forgetfulness
- Guardianship and power of attorney issues
- Loss or change in functional ability
- Memory loss
- Multiple chronic illnesses
- Multiple medications
- Potential for, or evidence of, elder mistreatment
Geriatric Assessment Clinic
Part of the Carilion Clinic Center for Healthy Aging, the Geriatric Assessment Clinic at Bedford Memorial Hospital is committed to providing top-notch care to those in need of geriatric evaluation. Comprehensive geriatric assessments are completed by a team of professionals, including a geriatrician, a clinical social worker and a clinical RN-BSN.
Geriatric assessments may be helpful for any of the following reasons:
- Memory loss
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Chronic illness/pain
- Nutritional issues
- Isolation
- Family turmoil
Areas of focus during a geriatric assessment include:
- Social issues
- Cognitive concerns
- Physical symptoms
Written recommendations will be shared, as appropriate, with the individual, family and primary healthcare provider. The center does not assume the role for ongoing primary care but will work with a patient’s physicians in consultation, as needed.