Comprehensive care for older adults
ARC Geriatrics focuses on bridging the gap between the increasing number of older adults and the limited health care available to them. Our program is fully committed to providing specialized care tailored to ease the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges that may develop with age. Patients 55 years and older with traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage health insurance and chronic health concerns can benefit from our geriatric services. Our primary goal is to provide a smooth transition into the next phase of your life and promote graceful aging.
At ARC, our geriatric experts provide clinical services and care focused on improving your overall health to live a happier, healthier life. By understanding your unique values and aspirations, our health care experts are able to create patient-centric comprehensive care plans to promote your overall well-being.
Meet our Geriatrician
With much knowledge and a heartwarming approach, our geriatric specialist, Dr. Gnanasekaran, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults.
Gowrishankar Gnanasekaran, MD, MPH
Board Certified, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Fellowship in Geriatrics
Geriatric evaluation and care
Our experts conduct thorough health assessments to evaluate your cognitive function, fall risk, frailty, and other age-related health risks. Health assessments are essential in addressing your medical issues and creating a personalized care plan that empowers you to confidently navigate the later stages of life.
Services
- Care Coordination
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Care Coordination
Our dedicated providers work closely with your primary care provider to coordinate your care.
- Chronic Care Management
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Chronic Care Management
Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.
- Cognitive Assessment
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Cognitive Assessment
Cognitive assessments offer a thorough evaluation of cognitive function. This assessment aids in early detection of cognitive changes, allowing for timely intervention to support brain health.
- Fall Assessment
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Fall Assessment
Fall assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation to identify and address factors contributing to fall risks in older adults. This assessment enables tailored interventions and preventive strategies to reduce the likelihood of falls and promote safety.
- Frailty Assessment
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Frailty Assessment
Frailty assessments are specialized and comprehensive evaluations designed to determine the level of frailty in older adults. This assessment helps individuals gain valuable insights into their overall health and vulnerability to stressors.
- Medicare Wellness
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Medicare Wellness
A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medical Wellness Provider at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.
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- Medication Management
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Medication Management
Keeping track of medications can be challenging for older adults. Our geriatric expert can help you manage your medication list effectively, ensuring that you receive the right medicines to maintain optimal health.
- Nutrition Recommendations
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Nutrition Recommendations
At ARC, we understand the importance of addressing lifestyle habits and nutrition to help you achieve your goals. By considering your unique preferences and objectives, we tailor our care to support you in living a fulfilling and purposeful life.
- Senior Care
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Senior Care
ARC Senior Care provides attentive, quality health care to our Medicare and Medicare Advantage community in Central Texas. Available to adults 55 years and over with traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage health insurance, our geriatric specialists dedicate themselves to developing personalized care plans that address your medical needs and optimize your health care.
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- Transitional Care
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Transitional Care
Transitional care involves coordinating and maintaining the continuity of health care as you transition from one health care provider or set of health care needs to another.
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Conditions
- Aging-Related Urinary Issues and Incontinence
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Aging-Related Urinary Issues and Incontinence
Urinary issues and incontinence means there is a problem holding in urine. Urinary incontinence, also known as overactive bladder, is more common in older people, especially women.
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- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia
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Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia
Alzheimer disease is a disease that affects the brain and nervous system and happens when nerve cells in the brain die. The disease gets worse over time and is a type of dementia. Alzheimer disease often causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior, confusion, restlessness, personality changes, problems with judgment, problems with making sense when talking, lack of interest or concern about other people.
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- Anxiety
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Anxiety
People with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.
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- Arthritis
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Arthritis
Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are characterized by pain, swelling, and limited movement in joints and connective tissues in the body.
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- Balance Disorders
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Balance Disorders
A balance disorder can make you feel unsteady or dizzy. This disorder can make you feel as if you are moving, spinning, or floating when you are standing, sitting, or lying down.
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- Bone Disorders
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Bone Disorders
There are many bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, fractures, and other weakening conditions, that may require clinical care by your ARC provider.
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- Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular diseases include coronary heart disease (coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease), stroke, and high blood pressure (hypertension).
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- Depression
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Depression
Depression involves the body, mood, and thoughts. Depression affects the way you eat and sleep. It also can affect the way you feel about yourself and things.
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- Diabetes
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Diabetes
People of any age should be tested every three years for prediabetes or diabetes if they are overweight or obese (body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more or 23 or more in Asian Americans) and have one or more risk factors.
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- Falls
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Falls
Falls pose a health risk to older adults and can diminish their capacity to maintain independence. It's crucial to understand that advancing in age doesn't necessarily make falls unavoidable.
- Frailty
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Frailty
Frailty is a common condition in older adults that can lead to an increased risk of falls, incident disability, hospitalization, and mortality.
- Hypertension
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Hypertension
High blood pressure occurs when blood force within the arteries is excessively high during heart contraction or relaxation. Increased resistance in the arteries restricts blood flow, causing the heart to pump more forcefully to circulate blood.
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- Insomnia
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Insomnia
Insomnia means having trouble sleeping at night, staying asleep, or both. It's one of the most common sleep disorders.
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- Lung Diseases
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Lung Diseases
Many lung problems, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema, require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional.
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- Malnutrition
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Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a condition that develops when the body lacks the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients necessary to maintain optimal health.
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have more memory or cognitive challenges than others in their age group.
- Parkinson's Disease
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Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson disease (also called PD or Parkinson) is the most common form of Parkinsonism, a group of motor system disorders. Parkinson often causes these symptoms: tremor or trembling of the arms, jaw, legs, and face, stiffness or rigidity of the limbs and trunk, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), or problems with balance and coordination.
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