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Geriatric Care
Innovative care for mature minds and bodies
Getting older doesn’t have to mean that you feel older. Whether you’re near Bloomington, Lafayette, or just about anywhere in Indiana, our IU Health geriatric team will take a holistic approach to senior health and wellness to help you feel your best.
Our geriatric care team works closely with your primary care physician and other care providers. We tailor treatment plans for individual senior health and wellness.
Our experts generally work with people over age 65. However, we also care for those who have early-onset mental and physical conditions such as dementia.
What is Geriatric Care?
As you age, your body responds differently to medication and treatments. What worked years ago may not work the same today. Geriatric primary care, along with various specialists, can help find the right solutions.
Do I need to see a geriatrician?
We see patients who are 65 years of age or older, with one or more of the following:
- A non-elective hospitalization in the last year
- Use of emergency department in the past six months
- Dementia, depression, memory concerns, or falls diagnosis
- Need help in activities of daily living
- Three or more chronic diseases
- Poor appetite and weight loss
For people who meet the above criteria, we can provide the following:
- Medication management
- Caregiver issues
- Needs advance directives or advanced care planning
Patients can self-schedule with our providers or may be referred from their primary care provider.
Your Geriatric Care Team
At IU Health, our experts in geriatric care include:
- Geriatric primary care providers
- Advanced practice providers
- Nurse coordinators
- Medical assistants
- Social workers
- Specialty consultants
Together, they work together to build the best plan for you. Their training focuses on the needs of older patients. Every patient deserves respect, dignity and care that fits their lifestyle and health goals.
Our Approach to Geriatric Care
Our geriatric care team works closely with your primary care physician and other care providers. We tailor treatment plans for individual senior health and wellness.
Our experts generally work with people over age 65. However, we also care for those who have early-onset mental and physical conditions such as dementia.
What is Geriatric Care?
As you age, your body responds differently to medication and treatments. What worked years ago may not work the same today. Geriatric primary care, along with various specialists, can help find the right solutions.
Do I need to see a geriatrician?
We see patients who are 65 years of age or older, with one or more of the following:
- A non-elective hospitalization in the last year
- Use of emergency department in the past six months
- Dementia, depression, memory concerns, or falls diagnosis
- Need help in activities of daily living
- Three or more chronic diseases
- Poor appetite and weight loss
For people who meet the above criteria, we can provide the following:
- Medication management
- Caregiver issues
- Needs advance directives or advanced care planning
Patients can self-schedule with our providers or may be referred from their primary care provider.
Your Geriatric Care Team
At IU Health, our experts in geriatric care include:
- Geriatric primary care providers
- Advanced practice providers
- Nurse coordinators
- Medical assistants
- Social workers
- Specialty consultants
Together, they work together to build the best plan for you. Their training focuses on the needs of older patients. Every patient deserves respect, dignity and care that fits their lifestyle and health goals.
We are proud to be the only high-performing geriatrics program in Indiana for U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 edition of America's Best Hospitals.
Geriatric Care Specialties
Senior Health Center in Indianapolis
The Senior Health Center treats diseases of aging. Our center has an emphasis on the following:
- Memory loss and confusion
- Depression and anxiety
- Osteoporosis
- Falls
- Multiple chronic illnesses
- Mobility and decline in function
- Medicine problems
GRACE Program
GRACE is a home-based program with a geriatric specialized advanced care provider and social worker. The program partners with the primary care provider in providing care to eligible patients 65 and older who live in Marion or one of the surrounding counties. The advanced care provider and social worker meet with the patient in their home to manage common geriatric issues and assist the patient/family with changing care needs.
The team will provide care management in partnership with the primary care provider to improve the patient/caregiver experience, enhance quality of life and help achieve healthcare goals.
Download our guide (PDF) to learn more about the GRACE Program and the qualifying criteria.
ACE (Acute Care of Elders) Program
ACE is an inpatient consults program at IU Health Methodist Hospital and IU Health West Hospital.
We supplement inpatient care with an emphasis on key geriatric syndromes, falls, and declines in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
Nursing Home Service
Our providers oversee care at nursing home facilities in and around Indianapolis, with a focus on skilled nursing care and long-term care.
Why IU Health for Geriatric Care
We are proud to be the only high-performing geriatrics program in Indiana for U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 edition of America's Best Hospitals.
Geriatric Care Specialties
Senior Health Center in Indianapolis
The Senior Health Center treats diseases of aging. Our center has an emphasis on the following:
- Memory loss and confusion
- Depression and anxiety
- Osteoporosis
- Falls
- Multiple chronic illnesses
- Mobility and decline in function
- Medicine problems
GRACE Program
GRACE is a home-based program with a geriatric specialized advanced care provider and social worker. The program partners with the primary care provider in providing care to eligible patients 65 and older who live in Marion or one of the surrounding counties. The advanced care provider and social worker meet with the patient in their home to manage common geriatric issues and assist the patient/family with changing care needs.
The team will provide care management in partnership with the primary care provider to improve the patient/caregiver experience, enhance quality of life and help achieve healthcare goals.
Download our guide (PDF) to learn more about the GRACE Program and the qualifying criteria.
ACE (Acute Care of Elders) Program
ACE is an inpatient consults program at IU Health Methodist Hospital and IU Health West Hospital.
We supplement inpatient care with an emphasis on key geriatric syndromes, falls, and declines in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
Nursing Home Service
Our providers oversee care at nursing home facilities in and around Indianapolis, with a focus on skilled nursing care and long-term care.
National Council on Aging
This website focuses on common health issues, ways to avoid common dangers facing seniors and ways to improve your health.
American Geriatric Society
This website offers extensive health information useful to older adults. It includes information about medications and possible harmful interactions.
AARP
The AARP provides information of interest to seniors of all ages. This area of their website focuses on health issues and ways to maximize your quality of life.
Resources
National Council on Aging
This website focuses on common health issues, ways to avoid common dangers facing seniors and ways to improve your health.
American Geriatric Society
This website offers extensive health information useful to older adults. It includes information about medications and possible harmful interactions.
AARP
The AARP provides information of interest to seniors of all ages. This area of their website focuses on health issues and ways to maximize your quality of life.