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Geriatrics

OSF HealthCare is here for you in every stage of life. If you’re a senior adult, you may want to consider specialized primary care. Our experienced OSF Medical Group geriatrics providers are always ready to help.

Why geriatrics?

While family medicine and internal medicine doctors treat adults, you may benefit from a dedicated senior care provider. Geriatricians (senior care providers) have specialized experience with health issues common in older adults. Because seniors often have multiple chronic health conditions and take more than one medication, senior care providers are experts in managing multiple conditions. They can help you coordinate care between specialists and provide guidance on how to safely take all your medications.
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When should I see a senior care provider?

There’s no specific age when a person needs to switch to a geriatric health provider. You can benefit from senior health primary care if you:

  • Are over 60 years old
  • Live with more than one health concern
  • Take multiple medications
  • Have health conditions that typically affect seniors, such as dementia, arthritis or incontinence

What conditions do geriatric care providers treat?

Some common health issues geriatricians treat include:

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Enjoy better health with senior services from an experienced professional at OSF HealthCare. Our geriatricians provide life-changing care and support for older adults.
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