Geriatric Clinic

Overview

The Geriatric Clinic is specially designed to support the unique health needs of older adults addressing mobility, joint, and memory issues, and urinary complaints. We offer detailed geriatric assessments that evaluate physical, cognitive, emotional, and social health.

We aim to enhance the quality of life and independence of seniors through specialised geriatric and preventive assessments managed by expert doctors. This clinic supports patients in achieving their goals with dignity and respect.

Our multidisciplinary team comprises specialists in Internal Medicine, Orthopaedics, Urology, Physiotherapy, and Nutrition who work together to create a coordinated care plan tailored to the patient’s needs.

Location: H-114, Level 1, Heritage Building

Our Services
Conditions We Treat

Key areas we address include:

Fall risk evaluation and prevention strategies
Cognitive health, including memory loss and dementia care
Management of multiple medications (polypharmacy)
Nutritional support for weight loss or poor appetite
Depression and emotional wellbeing
Functional decline and strategies to support daily independence
Chronic disease coordination (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, heart disease)

We also provide guidance on:

Lifestyle behaviours, including diet, nutrition, exercise, and home safety modifications.
Essential immunisations and preventive health measures for individuals aged over 60 years.
Bone health and mobility improvement strategies.

Frailty: Generalised decline in strength and resilience, making older adults more vulnerable to falls, hospitalisations, and a reduced ability to recover from illness.
Unintentional weight loss/malnutrition: Often due to poor dietary intake or illness, impacting immunity and healing.
Depression in elderly: A commonly known mental health disorder characterised by persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and loss of interest in activities.
Decline in functioning: Gradual loss of physical and cognitive performance in daily activities.
Falls and mobility issues: A major concern for seniors, often due to muscle weakness, poor balance, and environmental hazards.
Dementia: A decline in memory, social abilities, and thinking capabilities, which interferes with daily life, often caused due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Medication issues (polypharmacy): Managing multiple medications to avoid harmful interactions, specially in older adults.
Chronic disease management: Includes heart disease, kidney issues, and liver problems that require continuous long-term management.