4 Reasons Why Seniors Should See A Geriatrician
Geriatricians are medical doctors that specialize in addressing the health care concerns of seniors and their family caregivers. Geriatricians also can act as care managers who take charge of a senior’s health care and make sure that a senior gets all of the care they need even if they need different types of medical care or additional therapies like physical therapies. Not all seniors need the kind of specialized care that geriatricians provide, but there are some significant advantages for seniors if they do see a geriatrician. Some of the reasons why seniors should consider a geriatrician are:
Seniors Have Unique Medical Needs
24-Hour Home Care in Oakland, FL: Geriatrician and Seniors
As seniors get older their medical needs change. A general practice doctor may not have the kind of advanced knowledge necessary to give seniors the best quality of treatment. It’s better for seniors to see a doctor that has studied the unique medical needs of seniors and understands the challenges that seniors face trying to stay healthy.
A Geriatrician Provides A Holistic Approach To Care
One of the biggest complaints that family caregivers have about senior medical care is that it’s very difficult for them to coordinate the different types of care that seniors need. A geriatrician acts as the main point of contact for all of the medical professionals that a senior sees and coordinates all of the care. The geriatrician sees the big picture and how different medical providers can work together to keep your senior loved one healthy. If your senior loved one has a 24-hour health care provider the geriatrician can also include the 24-hour health care provider in the care team so that all of the care providers your senior loved one depends on are talking with one another and are on the same page.
Better Quality Of Care
Working with a geriatrician will also ensure that your senior loved one receives a higher quality of care. Often there are issues that can fall through the cracks either because of poor communication or because seniors are seeing so many different doctors that some aspects of their care are missed. A geriatrician will be the head of your senior loved one’s care team and will be creating a care plan to address all of your senior loved one’s health challenges to make sure that they are getting the best possible care. And when you have questions about your senior loved one’s care you can go to one source, the geriatrician, for answers.
Streamlined Care
Scheduling appointments, filling out forms, making sure that different doctors have copies of different medical tests or medical records is a real pain. Delays caused by shuffling papers and making phone calls can also delay the medical care that your senior loved one needs. A geriatrician can streamline the process of getting appointments and sharing information so that your senior loved one will be able to get the care they need when they need it without having to wait months for appointments.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering 24-Hour Home Care in Oakland, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Source:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/specialists-in-aging-do-you-need-a-geriatrician
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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