EMPOWER FAMILY MEDICINE
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Geriatric Care

Dr. Black holds board certification in both family and geriatric medicine. She has over fifteen years experience in caring for older adults in the community, assisted living and nursing home settings.  Aspects of geriatric care included in our services include the evaluation of:
  • Memory 
  • Gait and musculoskeletal system
  • Polypharmacy, Avoiding over-medication
  • Fall prevention
  • Continence
  • End of life care
  • Functional decline, including consult for assisted living or nursing home placement.
Elders who are home bound, or reside in assisted living or nursing homes may also be eligible for home visit care.  

The standard rates of $300 per single consult or $85 per month membership applies and is not reimbursable by Medicare.
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