Geriatric Care

Geriatric care providers specialize in helping adults 65 and older age well by managing chronic health conditions, reviewing medications, supporting cognitive health, preserving mobility and independence and coordinating care across multiple specialists.

Here you can learn how geriatric care differs from traditional primary care, why it’s important for older adults and what services are available through Henry Ford Health.

Why choose Henry Ford Health for geriatric care?

Our providers have additional training focused on the health needs of older adults. What that looks like in practice is a focus on the whole person with an approach that considers:

• Physical health and chronic medical conditions
• Maintaining independence and quality of life
• Memory and cognitive changes
• Mental and emotional well-being
• Mobility and fall prevention
• Medication safety
• Social support and caregiving needs

Because health concerns in older adults are often interconnected, our geriatric medicine providers look at the full picture rather than focusing on a single condition. They will work closely with any other specialists you also see to make sure you will have care personalized to your specific needs.

Our geriatric care services and resources

Learn more about the services and resources that are available through Henry Ford Health below: