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What is Geriatrics?Geriatrics is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in older people and the problems specific to aging.

Healthy Aging: We Care About Your Care

HOME OF SIDNEY KIMMEL MEDICAL COLLEGE

We Provide Comprehensive, Coordinated Care

Jefferson Geriatrics 834 Walnut Street, Suite 110 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Our Mission:We are dedicated to optimizing the health and quality of life for older persons and those with serious illness by partnering with patients, families and communities.

Offerings for Older Adults

• Memory/Dementia Evaluations

• Geriatric Assessments including Falls (Internal Referral Only)

• Clinical Pharmacist Services

• Home Visits (Internal Referral Only)

• Free Healthy Aging Seminars!

Family & Community Medicine Jefferson Geriatrics

For more information, visit:

JeffersonHealth.org/Geriatrics

To make an appointment or for more information, call:

215-955-6664 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW

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