Geriatric Services at The Medical Group of New Jersey
Compassionate, Comprehensive Care for Older Adults
Overview
Aging brings unique health needs, and having the right care team can make all the difference. At The Medical Group of New Jersey, our geriatric specialists offer compassionate, patient-centered medical care tailored to older adults. Our goal is to help every patient maintain independence, safety, and quality of life with personalized attention and evidence-based treatment.
We support older adults through the full spectrum of aging, managing chronic conditions, reducing fall risk, optimizing medication use, and offering thoughtful guidance during times of transition.
Our Approach to Senior Care
Geriatric care at The Medical Group of New Jersey focuses on promoting dignity, enhancing independence, and informed decision-making. We collaborate closely with family members, caregivers, and other specialists to encourage the safety, well-being, and meaningful quality of life for each of our patients.
Our principles include:
- Holistic evaluation: Cognition, mood, mobility, nutrition, and social support systems
- Care coordination: Seamless collaboration with neurology, orthopedics, cardiology, endocrinology, urology, ophthalmology, and behavioral health
- Evidence-based treatment: National guidelines adapted to the needs and goals of older adults
- Functional preservation: Focus on mobility, fall prevention, and independence in daily activities
- Compassionate communication: Respectful discussions about treatment preferences, goals, and long-term planning
Top Conditions We Treat
Below are the most common conditions managed by our geriatrics team. Each condition below links to a full Clinical Patient Journey page outlining symptoms, diagnosis, and individualized care plans.
Progressive decline in memory, thinking, or behavior caused by Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, or mixed forms. Diagnosis includes cognitive testing and imaging, with treatment focused on symptom management, medications, and caregiver support.
Age-related bone loss increases the risk of hip fractures, vertebral compression fractures, and other fragility fractures. Evaluation includes DEXA scanning, calcium/vitamin D level assessment, and fall-risk analysis.
Polypharmacy & Medication Management
Older adults often take multiple medications, increasing the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects. Geriatricians identify high-risk medications and deprescribe when appropriate to improve safety and cognition.
Falls result from neuropathy, vision loss, vestibular dysfunction, or blood-pressure changes, and are a major cause of injury. Comprehensive evaluation includes fall-risk screening, gait assessment, and home-safety planning.
Late-life depression may present with low mood, apathy, anxiety, or cognitive changes. Treatment includes counseling, carefully selected antidepressants, and promotion of social engagement.
Isolated systolic hypertension is common with age and raises the risk of stroke and heart disease. Treatment requires careful blood-pressure control to avoid dizziness, falls, and orthostatic symptoms.
Diabetes Mellitus in Older Adults
Type 2 diabetes presents unique concerns in older adults, including hypoglycemia risk and individualized A1c targets. Management focuses on nutrition, simplified regimens, safe medications, and close monitoring.
Stress, urge, mixed, and functional incontinence can affect independence and quality of life. Care includes pelvic-floor therapy, bladder training, medications, and surgical referrals when necessary.
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis), cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration can impair safety and communication. Screening and early intervention with hearing aids, surgery, or low-vision rehab are essential.
End-of-Life Care & Advance Care Planning
Supports patients with chronic, progressive illness through symptom management, palliative care, advance directives, and hospice services when appropriate.
Our Multidisciplinary Approach
Because the health of older adults often involves multiple systems, our geriatricians work closely with specialists in neurology (for dementia), orthopedics (for fractures), cardiology (for hypertension), endocrinology (for diabetes), urology (for incontinence), ophthalmology (for vision loss), audiology (for hearing loss), and behavioral health (for depression). This integrated care model ensures we treat the whole person, not just individual conditions.
