Why Hiring a Geriatrician Can Make All the Difference for Your Aging Loved One

Geriatrician Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

As our loved ones grow older, their healthcare needs often become more complex. You may notice changes in memory, mobility, or overall health that raise questions and concerns. While many primary care physicians do a wonderful job, there comes a point when having a geriatrician—a doctor who specializes in the care of older adults—can make a meaningful difference in quality of life.

If you're considering extra support for your aging parent, grandparent, or family member, Genson Geriatrics Management suggests why hiring a geriatrician might be one of the most compassionate and helpful choices you can make.

1. Specialized Expertise in Aging

Geriatricians are medical doctors trained specifically to understand the aging process. They’re equipped to manage multiple chronic conditions that often affect older adults, like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and more. They also understand how aging affects medication metabolism, which helps them avoid potentially harmful drug interactions—a common issue in older patients.

2. Whole-Person, Personalized Care

Unlike some specialists who focus only on one part of the body or one condition, geriatricians take a holistic approach. They consider not just physical health, but also mental health, social support, mobility, nutrition, and day-to-day function. This leads to care plans that are tailored to your loved one's individual goals and preferences.

3. Better Management of Medications

Polypharmacy—taking multiple medications—is common among seniors. But it can also be risky. Geriatricians are trained to review all medications and reduce unnecessary prescriptions. They focus on minimizing side effects and ensuring medications actually improve quality of life, not just manage symptoms.

4. Support for Families and Caregivers

Caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming at times. A geriatrician can become a trusted partner for your family, helping you make informed decisions, coordinating care across providers, and offering guidance during health crises or transitions like moving into assisted living. Their support often brings peace of mind to family members and caregivers.

5. Improved Quality of Life

Ultimately, geriatricians aren’t just focused on extending life—they're focused on enhancing it. Whether that means helping your loved one stay independent longer, managing pain, or preserving cognitive function, their care is centered around what matters most to the person receiving it.

When to Consider Seeing a Geriatrician

You might want to consider hiring or consulting a geriatrician if your loved one:

* Has multiple chronic conditions

* Is taking multiple medications

* Has experienced frequent hospitalizations or emergency room visits

* Shows signs of memory loss or confusion

* Is experiencing a noticeable decline in daily function or mobility

Closing Thoughts

Aging is a natural part of life, but it doesn't have to be navigated alone or without the right support. Hiring a geriatrician is not just about managing disease—it's about preserving dignity, promoting independence, and enhancing well-being for the people we love most.

If you're unsure where to start, ask your loved one’s primary care doctor for a referral, or look for geriatric specialists through your local hospital or senior services network.

Aging well is possible—with the right care and guidance.

If you found this helpful, feel free to share it with someone who may be caring for an aging loved one. And if you have any questions about how to support your family during this stage of life, Genson Geriatrics Management is always here to help.

And Finally:  Amy Genson, Geriatric Care Manager, works closely with local geriatricians and provides the physician with updates on the client’s health, mood and behavior between office visits. Amy works together with the geriatrician to ensure the older adult’s health, wellness and safety.

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