As people age, healthcare needs often become more complex. Managing multiple medical conditions, medications, and daily concerns can be challenging, especially when appointments feel rushed or fragmented. Older adults benefit most from medical care that allows time to address physical health, safety, and quality of life together.
Embrace Health & Wellness provides comprehensive geriatric care designed to support aging adults with patience, clarity, and respect. Led by Kelly Bailey, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, our nurse practitioner practice offers individualized, unhurried visits that focus on maintaining independence and addressing the unique needs that come with aging.
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits are preventive appointments focus on long-term health planning rather than acute illness. These visits include a review of medical history, current conditions, medications, and overall health risks. They also provide an opportunity to assess cognitive health, mobility, and preventive needs. By identifying potential concerns early, these visits support proactive planning and ongoing wellness.
Chronic Disease Management
Many older adults live with more than one chronic condition, such as diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis. Chronic disease management focuses on monitoring symptoms, reviewing lab results, and adjusting care plans as health needs change. Regular visits allow concerns to be addressed early and help reduce complications that can impact independence and daily life.
Medication & Polypharmacy Management
As medication lists grow, the risk of side effects and drug interactions increases. Medication and polypharmacy management involves reviewing all prescriptions, supplements, and over-the-counter medications to confirm they are still necessary and safe. Simplifying medication regimens when possible can reduce dizziness, confusion, and fall risk while improving overall safety.
Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Monitoring
Cardiovascular health plays a major role in overall well-being as we age. Routine blood pressure and heart health monitoring help identify changes that may require treatment or adjustment. Ongoing monitoring supports early intervention and helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related complications.
Diabetes Care
Diabetes care for older adults focuses on maintaining stable blood sugar levels while minimizing risks such as low blood sugar or medication side effects. Visits include monitoring labs, reviewing medications, and discussing nutrition and daily routines. Individualized goals help balance safety with quality of life.
Arthritis & Mobility Support
Arthritis and mobility concerns can affect daily activities and independence. Care focuses on managing pain, maintaining joint function, and supporting safe movement. Discussions may include activity modification, symptom management strategies, and referrals when needed to help preserve mobility.
Bone Health & Osteoporosis
Bone health becomes increasingly important with age, as fractures can significantly affect independence. Osteoporosis care includes screening, medication review, and education on fall prevention and bone-strengthening strategies. Supporting bone health helps reduce fracture risk and maintain physical stability.
Dementia & Memory Concerns
Memory changes can be concerning for both patients and families. Evaluation of memory and cognitive concerns helps identify potential causes and guide next steps. Care includes education, monitoring progression, and supporting caregivers with resources and planning.
Fall Risk & Safety Assessments
Preventing falls is key to allowing older adults to remain active and independent. Fall risk and safety assessments focus on identifying factors such as balance issues, muscle weakness, vision changes, or medication side effects. Visits may include reviewing medications that cause dizziness, discussing physical activity and strengthening exercises, and offering guidance on improving home safety. Addressing fall risk early helps reduce injuries and supports long-term mobility.
Skin Integrity & Bed Sore Prevention
Skin becomes more fragile with age, increasing the risk of wounds and pressure sores. Monitoring skin health allows early identification of concerns and education on proper skin care, circulation, and repositioning. Preventive care helps avoid complications that can lead to infection or hospitalization.
Care Coordination & Caregiver Support
Geriatric care often involves multiple providers and caregivers. Care coordination helps ensure communication between specialists, family members, and support services. Providing caregivers with guidance and clarity can reduce stress and improve continuity of care.
Why Choose Embrace Health & Wellness for Geriatric Care?
Caring for older adults requires patience, understanding, and a personalized approach. At Embrace Health & Wellness, we provide geriatric care that respects each person’s history, preferences, and goals.
We focus on prevention, chronic disease management, medication safety, and coordination of care—while making sure patients and families feel supported and informed. Our nurse practitioner–led model allows for unrushed visits and meaningful conversations that matter.
Patients may choose Direct Primary Care memberships with included labs and priority access or traditional insurance-based visits, making care more accessible and predictable.
Supportive Care for Aging Well
Geriatric care works best when it respects each person’s history, goals, and needs. Embrace Health & Wellness is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate care for older adults in Catoosa and surrounding rural communities.
To learn more about geriatric care services and request a consultation, contact the office at 918-279-8810.