Geriatric Assessment Clinic

The Geriatric Assessment Clinic at Bedford Memorial Hospital is committed to providing top-notch care to those in need of geriatric evaluation. Comprehensive geriatric assessments are completed by a team of professionals, including a geriatrician, a clinical social worker, and a clinical registered nurse.

Geriatric assessments may be helpful for any of the following reasons:

• Memory loss
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Chronic illness/pain
• Nutritional issues
• Isolation
• Family turmoil

Areas of focus during a geriatric assessment include:

• Social issues
• Cognitive concerns
• Physical symptoms