Evaluating the health of older adults requires a special sensitivity to their unique personal and medical concerns. The IU Center for Senior Health can help older adults and their families cope with the medical, social and emotional issues frequently associated with aging, such as functional decline, polypharmacy (the use of multiple medications), memory complaints, or depression.
Following a complete health evaluation and physical examination, the Center's team of healthcare professionals develops a plan of care with the patient's particular needs in mind. Recommendations are reviewed with the patient and his or her family, and a copy of the plan of care is given to the patient's personal doctor. After therapy, the Center's team will continue to work alongside the primary care physician to help manage issues of aging.
Primary care also is available to patients needing help with two or more basic activities, such as bathing or dressing.
Healthy Aging Brain Center - Opening January 2, 2008
A special part of the Center for Senior Health, the new Healthy Aging Brain Center also utilizes the same team approach to provide state-of-the-art workup and treatment of memory complaints. The Healthy Aging Brain Center's close ties with the IU Center for Aging Research allows us to care for patients based on the latest cutting-edge research.
For more information about the IU Center for Senior Health, please call (317) 630-8790.
