GP for Elderly Patients
As a person ages, his/her health declines and on the other hand, the needs and care for health increases at the same speed. That is why, at Corrie Street Medical Clinic, we provide dedicated and comprehensive medical care or health care for seniors. We have experienced General Practitioners (GPs) in Chermside who focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, mobility support and overall well-being of elderly patients to ensure that they receive personalised, compassionate and high quality medical care and help them in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life.
Why Choose a General Practitioner (GP) For Elderly Patients– Comprehensive Senior Healthcare Services We Provide?
Elderly adults or senior people need and deserve extra health care and care due to age-related changes and an increased risk of chronic illness. Here are some ways our clinic ensures that older adults get the exact care they required :-
Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes Care: This includes lifestyle, modifications, daily blood sugar monitoring and insulin management
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): This includes heart health monitoring and regular blood pressure check.
- Arthritis & Joint Pain: This includes mobility support and pain management.
- Osteoporosis Treatment:This includes bone density testing and fall prevention strategies.
Medication Management and Reviews
As elderly people go through multiple health related issues and checkups at the same time take a variety of medications with each medication having a fixed time slot and dosage number. Our GPs make sure that they regularly review prescriptions, ensure safe and effective medication use, check on side effects or interactions that can occur due to multiple medications. The professionals also keep track of dosage adjustments, alternative treatments and deprescribing when necessary.
Dementia And Cognitive Health Support
Older people who have dementia go through memory loss, depression, anxiety, loneliness, etc. For them, we provide early dementia screening, cognitive assessments, memory loss management and support for caregivers.
Mobility And Fall Prevention Assessments
Older people have weak bones and muscles and are at high risk of falling and getting broken bones or other major injuries. That is why we provide regular mobility check-ups for them to prevent falls and injuries. We give referrals to physiotherapists, occupational therapists and also home safety recommendations for improved independence.
Preventive Health Screenings For Seniors
This includes :-
- Diabetes and cholesterol testing.
- Cancer screenings.
- Hearing and vision assessments.
- Heart health checks (ECG and blood pressure monitoring).
- Bone density scans for osteoporosis.
Why Choose Corrie Street Medical Clinic For Elderly Care ?
- Compassionate GPs and experienced senior care doctors.
- Comprehensive services under one roof.
- Holistic and Personalized care.
- A comfortable, warm, friendly and welcoming space for seniors.
- Coordination with specialists like geriatricians, physiotherapists and aged care providers.
Call us or book online for personalized and compassionate elderly care!