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The
geriatric assessment team is comprised of specially
trained nurse, social worker and therapists who in conjunction
with the patient's primary physician evaluate the specific
needs of the senior exhibiting conditions including
but not limited to memory loss, confusion, frequent
falls, repeated hospitalizations, eating disorders and
depression. Recommendations focus upon enhancement of
at home function, risk reduction (eg. Falls, Polupharmacy),
facilitation of health care delivery and socialization
issues.
This
program is a joint venture of Montefiore and University
Hospitals of Cleveland Foley ElderHealth Center.
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