Fifty-five, 75 and 80 aren't as old as they used to be.  Because of improved lifestyles and advances in health care, people are living longer and living better.

Helping older people live life to the fullest is our goal at the Medical College of Georgia Center for Senior Health, specializing in the art and practice of geriatrics.  Our physicians and other professionals, experienced in meeting the needs of men and women 55 and older, offer comprehensive medical services and consultations.  Families are considered partners in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care.  We believe that patients and their families are unique and consider it critical to develop an individualized care plan designed to promote positive outcomes.  Our initial assessment is comprehensive, interdisciplinary and focused on gathering information in all areas of function and health.  The patients and their families participate in this two-hour initial assessment with our clinical social worker and physician.

Our Center for Senior Health staff includes primary care physicians specializing in gerontology, a clinical nurse specialist and a licensed clinical social worker.  As a program of the Medical College of Georgia, the MCG Center for Senior Health has access to the finest doctors in all specialties, as well as the latest knowledge in treating senior adults.

Our staff also helps simplify today's confusing health care environment by matching senior citizens and their caregivers with community resources.  We know medical and social issues often overlap and we are here to listen, understand and help.

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Julian Hutcheson

October 29 , 2007