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| AGES Senior Health Care | |
| AGES stands
for Ambulatory Geriatric Evaluation Service.
The vision behind AGES is to help our older population seek alternatives.
We believe that growing older does not mean losing one's dignity,
home or sense of community. Assessment is the key focus of the AGES team, which consists of a physician, nurse, physical therapist, social worker and dietitian. The AGES team works together to provide patients with a comprehensive medical assessment. The assessment process includes looking closely at physical ailments or concerns. However, with our team approach, emotional, social and community issues also are addressed. There are many options available to help seniors remain in their homes and an active part of the community. The AGES team will point out alternatives, recommend changes in lifestyle and pinpoint excellent resources in the community that can help you or your loved one. Growing older often means different physical conditions and needs. You may want to think about referral or making an appointment with AGES if there is a dramatic change in coping with the activities in daily living, or if there are signs of confusion, forgetfulness or disorientation. Once the AGES team makes its assessment, it discusses its findings and recommendations with the patient and the patient's family and/or caregivers. The team also forwards a copy of these recommendations to the primary care physician. This is a free service for Saginaw County residents due to grant support from the Region VII Area Agency on Aging. For more information on AGES, please call the Department of AGES Senior Health Care at Synergy Medical at (989) 583-6849 or toll-free at 1-866-410-AGES. |
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by Synergy Medical Education Alliance. All rights reserved. Phone: 989-583-6800 |