Locate a physician that specializes in geriatric medicine and have your Successful Ager make an appointment for a full geriatric medical assessment. If they are unable to make the call, this is a great opportunity for you to begin to get involved in their care solutions.
- Ask the current family doctor or specialist if they do full geriatric medical assessments.
- Ask the current family doctor or specialist about getting a referral for a geriatrician.
- Check out the American Medical Association's Doctor Finder.
- Call your local Area Agency on Aging or state physician association.
- Use Medicare's Physician and Other Healthcare Professional Directory.
