Geriatrics Care in Duluth, GA

Embrace Our Geriatrics Care for Improved Quality of Life in the Golden Years

As your loving parents grow older, it becomes increasingly important to provide them with specialized care that meets their unique healthcare demands. This is when our geriatric care can come in handy. Our geriatric care seeks to improve the health and well-being of your cherished seniors by focusing solely on them. We understand that your elderly parents require specific attention due to age-related physical and mental decline and health conditions. That’s why we don’t just offer medical treatment but also encompass a holistic approach to care that nurtures their physical, mental, and emotional health.

With Modern Family Medicine’s customized geriatrics care, you can enhance your elderly parents’ standard of living and peace of mind.

Home-Based Primary Care for Vulnerable Patients

It follows an interdisciplinary approach to caring for vulnerable patients with one or more chronic conditions. Patients (those over 65 years of age with mental or physical impairment) are attended by clinicians who combine the efforts of caregivers and community resources.

Common Geriatric Problems We Treat

At Modern Family Medicine, we treat the following chronic conditions under geriatric care:

• Arthritis: Chronic pain and inflammation of the joints.
• Cancer: A quick and abnormal production of cells in the body, forming tumors.
• Chronic Kidney Disease: This affects the kidneys, causing them to fail.
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Affects the lungs and airways, producing excessive mucus that may lead to persistent coughing.
• Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s: Mental conditions that affect memory, cognitive skills, and physical imbalance.
• Diabetes: Increased blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective usage.
• Osteoporosis: Reduces bone density, making bones susceptible to cracks and fractures.
• Stroke: Characterized by poor blood circulation to the brain that causes the brain cells to die, resulting in disability or death at times.

Why Choose Modern Family Medicine for Geriatric Care?

At Modern Family Medicine, we follow a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to geriatric care. Our healthcare professionals and staff are specialized in geriatric care, so you can rest assured that your elderly loved ones’ unique medical needs and conditions will be diligently addressed. We prioritize personalized care, recognizing that each patient requires tailored treatment plans based on their health status, medical history, and personal preferences. By leveraging the latest medical technology and technological advancements, we ensure that our geriatric care is up-to-date, safe, and effective.

Here is what makes us the right choice for geriatric care:

• Triple Board-Certified Physician: Our physician, Dr. Priya Arcot-Joshi, is certified in family medicine, obesity medicine, and aesthetic medicine, ensuring evidence-based, comprehensive care.
• State-of-the-Art Office: Our office is well-designed to provide a comfortable and convenient treatment experience.
• Advanced Technology: We embrace the recent and innovative technology for your geriatrics care.
• Same day In-house lab testing/results: We help you get your lab results quickly in your time of need.
• Convenient Location: We are conveniently located to make it easier for you to visit our clinic.