For
many older adults, the first step to finding the right care is a comprehensive
geriatric assessment (CGA), which is a practical means of viewing the "whole
patient".
A
thorough evaluation by a Consultant Geriatrician, using various
screening tools, can reveal the reasons for many cond...
Many
older patients who need to see a specialist are unable to do so because they
cannot leave their homes. For housebound older adults, or those living in
Residential or Nursing Homes, Consultant Geriatrician can bring the
care they require right into their home.
A
home-based assessment ...
In this clinic, a battery of
neuropsychological tests is used to help with diagnosis of memory concerns and
depression, distinguish memory problems associated with dementia from normal ageing memory decline and mild
cognitive impairment (MCI), which is pre-dementia state. Further tests, such as
...
Balance
problems and falls are common in older adults and caused by multiple
interacting conditions. Therefore patients with falls require multiple
disciplines for effective management.
In this
clinic older adults whose main complaint is falls, will receive comprehensive
medical exam...
What is physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists
help people restore and maintain movement and function following injury,
illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education
and advice.
Physiotherapy
can benefit you at any time in your life and enable...
What is Medication Review? -A medication review is a chance to check that your medicines are the best ones for you. -It is also a chance for you to ask questions about your medicines. -It is a good practice to have medicines reviewed at least once a year.
Medication review clinic , ...
The
aim of this clinic is:
Screen and treat those at risk for
TIA/Stroke. Possible ways of preventing these events from occurring are:
blood pressure control; treatment of increased blood fats (cholesterol),
diagnosing and treating heart rhythm abnormalities, such as Atrial Fi...
The best place for an older
adult to receive medical care is home: away from hospitals and risks associated
with them, such as hospital acquired infections, confusion, and loss of
independence.
Older adults have reduced
physiological reserves so even seemingly trivial problems may result in...
Dr Mucci is an Expert Witness with an experience in the field of General Medicine and Medicine for Older Adults with complex medical and mental health problems who require an overall comprehensive assessment for various medico - legal purposes. Member of The Expert Witness Institute (EWI). Dr Mucci ...
