The Moncton Hospital Geriatric Assessment Services

Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability of older adults. Horizons Geriatric Assessment Services involve geriatricians and are specialized services for seniors who are at risk of losing the ability to function independently. Health issues may include: chronic disease (dementia, depression, etc.) risk of falls, or history of falls difficulty managing medications or living independently Geriatricians are medical doctors who are specially trained to prevent and manage the unique and, often, multiple health concerns of older adults. Older persons may react to illness and disease differently than younger adults. Geriatricians are able to treat older patients, manage multiple disease symptoms, and develop care plans that address the special health care needs of older adults.

Older adults

Call (506) 857-5111, or use the website.

Phone

(506) 857-5111

Website

https://horizonnb.ca/services/health-and-aging-seniors-health/geriatric-assessment-services/