When women are pregnant, they see an obstetrician. After a cancer diagnosis, people work with an oncologist. And as we get older, we can benefit from working with a provider experienced in caring for older adults.
In family medicine, we care for patients of all ages, including older adults. This includes addressing the unique care requirements that accompany aging.
By age 65, more than half of people have three or more medical conditions. Family medicine providers help patients address the issues that tend to arise with age while working to reduce their risk of complications.
Joseph R. Raccuglia, MD, provides comprehensive care for older adults at our office in Freehold, New Jersey.
If you’re Medicare-aged, now’s a great time to talk to Dr. Raccuglia.
Let’s look at a few ways he can help you age as healthily and comfortably as possible.
The best time to focus on healthy aging is right now. The sooner you make strategic decisions to support your well-being, the better off you are in the long term.
Dr. Raccuglia can help you develop a personalized healthy aging plan. That means taking steps to reduce your risk of conditions for which you have a high risk. If you have a family history of diabetes, for example, he works with you to make a plan to support healthy blood sugar levels.
His approach doesn’t only focus on illness prevention. Dr. Raccuglia helps you stay mobile and cognitively sharp as long as possible.
As one recent study concluded, “Geriatric medicine has a crucial role in promoting health and managing the complex medical, cognitive, social, and psychological issues of older people.”
In short, this care isn’t just about treating illness. Instead, Dr. Raccuglia uses a personalized approach to help you stay healthier and better able to enjoy your life through the years.
While proactive preventive measures go a long way, none of us can best Father Time forever. As you get older, your likelihood of dealing with specific health conditions goes up.
More than 20% of adults over 65 have one or more of these conditions:
Dr. Raccuglia works with you to moderate your symptoms and protect your health. If you’re on multiple medications, for example, he ensures there won’t be any unwelcome interactions. As you get older, he might adjust your medication based on what’s safe for your age.
When choosing a provider, it’s important to find someone experienced in managing multiple health conditions. Dr. Raccuglia develops a treatment plan based on everything affecting you. He also continually updates your plan to support your long-term wellness.
If you’re 65 or older, you may benefit from working with a family medicine provider experienced in caring for older adults. To talk with Dr. Raccuglia about what he would recommend, call our office or request an appointment online today.
