Specialty
Geriatrics
Medicine for older people that sees the whole person, aiming to preserve independence and quality of life for as long as possible.
In older age, several illnesses often coexist and many medicines act together. Geriatrics therefore considers their interaction: physical health, mobility, nutrition, memory and medication. Drawing on extensive geriatric rehabilitation experience, we develop practical solutions with you and, if you wish, your relatives.
Services & diagnostics
Geriatric assessment
Structured assessment of mobility, memory, nutrition and daily living skills.
Fall prevention & mobility
Assessment of unsteady walking and targeted fall-prevention measures.
Nutrition in older age
Identifying and treating malnutrition.
Diabetes in older age
Age-appropriate diabetes care suited to daily life.
Incontinence consultation
Discreet assessment and treatment of bladder weakness.
Medication review
Review of all medicines for interactions (polypharmacy).
When can we help?
- Increasing unsteadiness or falls
- Unintentional weight loss or poor appetite
- Declining memory
- Taking many medicines at once
- Loss of strength in everyday life
- Bladder weakness
In an acute emergency, call 144 immediately.