Comprehensive Care for Older Adults
Your health needs change as you age. At every stage of life, we’re here to support your health with a full range of comprehensive services, whether you’re looking to stay up to date on health screenings or receive care for complex conditions.
Our team of senior health experts can design a personalized care plan to help you feel your best, improve your overall quality of life and maintain your independence for as long as possible.
What is Geriatric Medicine?
Geriatric medicine providers are experts in caring for older adults. They provide primary care services and help manage, treat and prevent conditions that commonly affect those ages 65 and older.
Partner with a Geriatric Medicine Provider
At Sanford Health, you can partner with a family medicine provider or internal medicine provider for the care you need through all stages of life – including geriatric care. Our internal medicine providers are specially trained to treat multiple complex health conditions.
Get to know our providers who offer geriatric care at convenient locations near you.
Find a geriatric medicine provider
Conditions We Treat
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a neurodegenerative disease.
Arthritis: Includes more than 100 conditions that cause joint inflammation, pain or stiffness.
Diabetes: Occurs when the body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should.
High blood pressure: Often has no symptoms and can lead to other health risks when not managed.
Osteoporosis: A decrease in bone density can weaken bone health and lead to osteoporosis.
Parkinson’s disease: Affects movement, such as walking, talking or the ability to complete tasks.
Find Compassionate Care and Senior Living Services Near You
In 2019, Sanford Health combined with Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest providers of senior care and services. We’re proud to be leaders in care for older adults.
Stories
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