Geriatrics

Geriatrics

About

Corewell Health geriatric physicians and advanced practice providers have training and certification in addition to regular medical training to help them care for aging adults and their specific medical needs.

Conditions treated

Using a team-based approach, the providers offer treatment for multiple chronic health problems primarily associated with aging, including:

  • Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia
  • Arthritis
  • Chronic heart and lung disease
  • Diabetes
  • Falls
  • Frailty
  • Incontinence
  • Osteoporosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Polypharmacy
  • Sensory problems
  • Skin breakdown
  • Stroke