What Is a Geriatric Consultation?

Geriatrics Consultation Services are provided by a Geriatric Medicine physician specialist trained in the care of older persons. Individualized assessments and care are provided where the person lives, be it the home, assisted living, or other long-term care facility setting, in order to meet the entire spectrum of biomedical, psychosocial, and functional health needs of the individual, the family, and the organizations that serve them. Where specific service needs for seniors are not always obvious, an initial evaluation conference can assist seniors and their families to identify the most appropriate Geriatrics Consultation Services for their individual situation.