Senior Care Specialist

Family Medicine located in Pasadena, CA & Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA


Senior Care

Senior health care incorporates preventive care methods to reduce the increased risk of chronic disease that comes with aging. Many seniors face health complications such as arthritis, heart disease, depression, malnutrition, diabetes, and more. The Modern Concepts Medical Group provides senior care at the practice's offices in Pasadena, Boyle Heights, and Montebello, California. Your overall health and wellness through all stages of your life is the top priority. If you'd like to learn more about senior care, book your appointment online or call the office today.

Senior Care Q&A - Common Questions

See some common questions and answers below, or call us. 

  • What is senior care?

    Senior care is health care that's centered on elderly patients and the diseases and health complications that commonly afflict them. Senior care typically includes a variety of preventive care methods to reduce the risk of chronic disease.


    Senior care often incorporates an array of factors, including:


    Medications

    Nutrition training

    Diagnostic testing

    Preventive care methods

    Rehabilitative exercise or physical therapy

    More frequent checkups and regular overall health testing

    Seniors require more specialized care, and many have health conditions simultaneously. The Modern Concepts Medical Group takes time and compassion when caring for elderly patients and looks at every aspect of their health and wellness.


    Many seniors find that with the right treatments and medical care, they can experience improved memory, sleep, physical strength, and stamina. The Modern Concepts Medical Group has a unique approach to senior care and provides custom treatment plans for each patient.

  • What are the most common health problems among seniors?

    Cancer

    Arthritis

    Obesity

    Diabetes

    Depression

    Dental health

    Osteoporosis

    Heart disease

    Alzheimer’s disease

    Respiratory problems

    Falling over and injury

    Influenza and pneumonia

    Many seniors also experience loss of bladder control and cognitive and sensory impairments. The Modern Concepts Medical Group conducts in-depth, quality testing to evaluate senior health and assess areas for improvement.


    For many reasons, many seniors experience malnutrition and further health complications as a result.

  • What are the benefits of senior care?

    With senior care, your Modern Concepts Medical Group provider can focus on the health issues that specifically affect seniors.


    As people age, the risk for many health complications increases. Your provider focuses on preventive care methods and reducing your risks. The goal, of course, is to keep you healthy and free of disease in your later years.


    If you already have underlying medical conditions, your provider can also treat those and work to improve your overall health and wellness.


    If you’re interested in compassionate, effective senior health care for you or your loved one, call one or book an appointment online.

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