Geriatric Medicine

Look to UNC Health Caldwell if you’re an older adult who wants health care focused on your stage of life. Find services from knowledgeable doctors to help you maintain or improve your quality of life.

What is a Geriatrician?

A geriatric medicine doctor, or geriatrician, is a primary care doctor with additional training in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect older adults.

Special Care & Treatment for Older Adults

Your geriatric medicine doctor at UNC Health Caldwell understands complex and long-term health conditions related to aging. Get help managing multiple medications and health concerns if needed.

Ask your doctor for healthy eating and exercise recommendations to reduce your risk of chronic disease and promote overall wellbeing.

Older Adult Conditions We Treat

Seek care and treatment at select UNC Health Caldwell primary care offices for common senior health conditions, such as:

• Anxiety, depression, and life changes
• Arthritis, joint and muscle pain
• Bladder control and urinary incontinence support
• Diabetes and diabetic nephropathy
• Eye and vision problems
• Hearing loss
• High blood pressure
• Lung disease and breathing support
• Memory and cognitive loss

Specialty Care Referrals

If you need additional care for a health condition, your doctor can coordinate care with other UNC Health Caldwell specialists.