Geriatric services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital provide a continuum of services for older adults. The Washington University physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital offer a wide range of medical and surgical programs, disease prevention and health promotion services to help older adults maintain health and quality of life.
In addition to outpatient services, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital physicians also care for patients through the following clinical services:
- In-patient hospital consultation service
- Physician services at Parc Provence and Sunrise of Chesterfield
- Outpatient Consultation Services at the Center for Advanced Medicine
- Alzheimer’s Treatment Unit in collaboration with the Department of Neurology at Washington University
Treatment
Common problems our specialists treat include:
- Memory loss and confusion
- Depression and anxiety
- Osteoporosis and falls
- Medication problems or side effects
- Poor appetite or weight loss
- Decreased ability to perform daily activities
- Concerns about current living situation