Geriatric Care

Geriatric care helps vulnerable older adults decrease their risk of health issues while living active lives. At Anibal Avila M.D., experienced internal medicine specialist Anibal Avila, MD, believes that geriatric patients are entitled to the best in empathetic and respectful care. He offers personalized geriatric care in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, office to meet most or all medical needs of the elderly population under one roof. Book an appointment online or click on the provided scheduling feature now.

What is geriatric care?

Geriatric care is medical care for older adults. Many adults need this type of care starting at around retirement age.

Dr. Avila is an experienced geriatric care specialist with unique insight into the needs of geriatric patients. He treats geriatric patients and their families with respect and uses an empathetic approach to helping them build and maintain their best lives during their golden years. 

What does geriatric care include?

As a primary care provider, Dr. Avila provides all-encompassing geriatric care to older patients. He focuses on complete health and wellness while addressing specific issues according to individual needs. Geriatric care looks different for each patient, but the general basis includes:

Annual exams

Along with a complete physical exam, annual exams include health screenings based on your risk factors. Geriatric patients usually need cancer screenings, blood tests, and other tests as part of their routine preventive care. 

Anibal Avila M.D. has most equipment in the office, allowing you to get tests like X-rays, ankle-brachial index (ABI) testing, and blood chemistry analysis immediately. Most geriatric patients need pneumonia, shingles, and flu vaccines during their annual exams. 

Chronic disease management

Adults have a higher risk of osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, incontinence, hearing loss, arthritis, depression, and many other diseases and conditions as they age. About 80% of geriatric adults have at least one chronic condition. 

Geriatric care includes chronic disease management to help you better deal with the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social challenges you may face as you age. Disease management includes regular appointments, self-monitoring, medication, lifestyle counseling, and other care that helps you efficiently manage your conditions. 

If you experience a fall, a respiratory illness, or any other new medical problem, Dr. Avila can immediately help with geriatric care tailored to your situation, age, and health. 

How is geriatric care unique?

Geriatric care is unique because it’s often more complex than routine primary care for younger patients. For example, many adults take multiple medications and have several medical conditions, and they may see a couple of different specialists regularly. 

Dr. Avila coordinates all your medical care in one place by creating medical care plans, reviewing medications, streamlining your health priorities, and working with your other medical providers.

For geriatric care focused on your special needs, call Anibal Avila M.D. or click the booking feature now.