Center for
Geriatric Health
Changing the Approach
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Olympia Medical Center has changed the
approach to healthcare for the geriatric patient.
This unique approach includes addressing
potential health problems and reviewing the
entire family situation including the caregivers
-- all at once location.
Staying Healthy and Active
as We Age
Aging brings with it inevitable changes of body
and mind, and there are things that we can do
to stay healthy and active as we age.
At the Center for Geriatric Health each patient
is given a comprehensive physical and mental
geriatric evaluation and assessment of a
patient’s potential health problems.
Evaluating Potential Health Problems
 Chronic Conditions like Anemia & Hypertension
 Gastrointestinal issues
 Eye Diseases
 Arthritis
 Urinary Incontinence
 Problems with Walking or Falling
 Parkinson’s Disease
 Depression and other Psychological issues
 Alzheimer’s Disease
 Early Onset Dementia
 Confusion and Memory Loss
On-going Treatment From A Variety
Of Specialists All At The Same
Location
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The comprehensive diagnosis and treatment
program at the Center is provided by an array
of specialists that also furnish on-going
treatment -- all at the same location.
With this program there is no need for patients
and their caregivers to endure exhausting trips
from doctor’s office to doctor’s office to meet
with various specialists.
Medical Director Robert Wang, MD, PhD
The Medical Director of the Center,
Robert Wang, MD, PhD, reviews the
patients’ current assessment and prior
medical reports and determines which
physicians are needed to attend to their
specific aging issues.
Interdisciplinary Team Of
Specially-Trained & Experienced
Medical Specialists
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The team of specially-trained and experienced
medical specialists includes:
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Geriatricians
Geriatric Psychiatrists
Nurse Practitioners
Rehabilitation Therapists (Occupational, Physical and Speech
Therapists)
Nurses
Social Workers
Nutritionists
Cardiologists
Ophthalmologists
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Offering a Wide Selection of
Laboratory Tests, Imaging and
Other Assessment Tools
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Since the Olympia Medical Center is adjacent to the
Center for Geriatric Health, there is a wide array of
laboratory tests, imaging and other assessment tools
available to the patient that would not ordinarily be
available in a specialist’s office.
Identifying Complex
Medical Problems
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The geriatric program features a
multidisciplinary staff of medical professionals
who work in conjunction with the patient’s
primary care physician and Dr. Wang to help
identify complex medical problems, address
independence issues and make
recommendations to patients, their family and
loved ones.
Considering All the Problems
Simultaneously
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Since there is only one medical chart for the
patient at the Center instead of numerous
medical records compiled by physicians from
different offices, Dr. Wang can consider all the
problems simultaneously. This method
provides Dr. Wang with an overview of the
patient’s functionality and medical status or
total condition that is beyond an individual
diagnosis.
Unlike other Facilities
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Based on Dr. Wang’s findings, he will arrange
for specific members of the interdisciplinary
team to see the patient. Unlike other facilities
serving the geriatric population, if a patient
requires additional services from an imaging
center (CT Scans, MRIs, etc.) the patient at the
Center for Geriatric Health can be seen across
the street at the hospital facility without having
to make another appointment for another day.
Following Your Appointment
Following the patient’s appointment, a nurse or social
worker follows up on their progress. To evaluate the
on-going treatment, team members meet weekly to
assess the patient’s individualized plan and review
their improvement. To ensure a seamless continuum
of care, Olympia Medical Center provides on-going
care coordination with the patient, family
members and personal physician. The Center also
coordinates care with home health and community
agencies.
Addressing The Key Issues Of The
Aging Population
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Olympia Medical Center is addressing the key issues
of the aging population in Los Angeles including
dementia and/or loss of functionality, and at the same
time, addressing the distress and providing heartfelt
compassion for children/loved ones, who function as
caregivers. Olympia Medical Center has designed a
program that not only reaches all aspects of geriatric
healthcare but has created the program for the entire
family all in one location.
Center for Geriatric Health Offers:
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One Stop patient care - diagnosis and treatment - in
one location
One comprehensive chart with medical information
provided by all the specialists
Collaboration of the medical director of the Center
for Geriatric Health’s with the primary care
physician
Ongoing support for those caring for a loved one or
family member to get empowered and energized.
Educational events and resources for Angelinos
focusing on legal, medical and caregiving issues.
Life Doesn’t Always Go As Planned
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Life doesn’t always go as planned, and we or
the people we love get sick.
We all get diseases and we often feel helpless
to do anything about it.
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Olympia Medical Center’s has a unique
one-stop solution for the entire family from
the Center for Geriatric Health.