Geriatrics

Care for People Over Age 65

Our geriatric medicine providers work with people over the age of 65 and specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and management of their often complex medical conditions.

Our team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and social workers provide outpatient evaluation (at this time, limited to memory complaints) and inpatient consultations to help you and your loved ones prevent or manage the medical conditions that may accompany the aging process.

We understand that this is a stressful time for you and your family, so our team of geriatric professionals will work with you and your family to provide comprehensive caregiver support services, outpatient referrals and end of life planning.

Improving Quality of Care

Baystate Medical Center has achieved a Senior-Friendly Membership through Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystems Elders (NICHE). We have improved the quality of care for older adults by focusing on enhancing the geriatric knowledge and expertise of nurses, enabling them to provide excellent bedside care.

Geriatric Conditions We Treat

• Memory problems
• Falls prevention
• Osteoporosis
• Polypharmacy (too many medicines)
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Urinary incontinence
• Frailty