The Senior Health Specialists provide specialized primary care for seniors, and are also recognized for their expertise in caring for frail seniors with multiple health problems.
Our services include:
- Comprehensive assessments to evaluate our patient’s health status, including functional and cognitive ability, emotional health and support needs
- Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions including preventive care and management of chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes and dementia
- Complex medical care for elders who are frail with multiple medical conditions, including expert assessment and treatment of dementia with behavioral health problems
- Care coordination with linkage to programs such as home health, health enhancement, hospice, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult family homes and a variety of social services
- Education for individuals and families on special topics such as staying well, managing difficult behaviors and social problems associated with dementia, and making thoughtful end-of-life decisions
Our expert staff includes:
- Geriatricians – physicians with expertise in geriatric medicine
- Physician Assistants partnering with your doctor
- Nurses with vast experience in the care of older adults
- Medical Assistants working closely with your team
- Social Workers who are experts in assisting seniors
- Interdisciplinary approach to medicine with a psychiatrist and pharmacist
To find an Evergreen-affiliated geriatrician:
- Call the Evergreen Healthline at 425.899.3000.
- Search our online database.