Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare
Geriatric Services
La Crosse Clinic
800 West Ave S, Ste 101, La Crosse, WI, 54601
Distance: 1002 Miles
(608) 392-9886
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/la-crosse/services-and-treatments/geriatrics
Service Details
Description
Assessment, care and service coordination for older adults related to aging, memory, mental and physical health
You may look for these services if you have memory loss, dementia or other aging related issues.
Additional Information
Offers geriatric services and assessments for elderly patients
Services include:
* Chronic health conditions
* Medication issues
* Increased frailty and concerns about falls
* Nutrition and weight loss concerns
* Pain
* Dementia
* Depression
* Decline in functioning
* Driving challenges
* Concerns about major life transitions including entering assisted living or nursing homes
Features
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Medical Services
- Case management
- Medication management
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Medical Specialties
- Geriatric medicine
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Mental Health Services
- Geriatric counseling
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Specialization
- Older adults
Business Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Fillmore and Houston counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (608) 785-0940 | |
| Toll Free | (800) 362-5454 |
Last Update
3/13/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LF-4900.1650Dementia Evaluation Definition
Programs that offer a variety of tests to establish the presence of Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease or other conditions which involve loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functioning, disorientation and other similar symptoms.
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LF-4900.2050Geriatric Assessment Definition
Programs, generally staffed by an interdisciplinary team comprising a geriatrician, a nurse, a social worker and a pharmacist, that evaluate the functional ability, physical health, cognitive and mental health and socioenvironmental situation of older adults, particular those who are frail or chronically ill, to identify health-related problems, develop plans for treatment and follow-up, coordinate care, determine the need for long-term care, and ensure the optimal use of health care resources. Beneficial outcomes may include greater diagnostic accuracy, improved functional and mental status, reduced mortality, decreased use of nursing facilities and acute care hospitals and increased satisfaction with care.
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LT-1750.1700Dementia Management Definition
Programs that offer any of a variety of therapeutic approaches which are intended to maximize the existing cognitive functioning of people who have Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease or other forms of cognitive impairment. Interventions include structured activities and exercises that are designed for people who have a short attention span and require extra verbal and visual stimulation with the objective of enhancing the individual's perception of the environment, promoting trust, reducing anxiety, avoiding overstimulation and maximizing communication skills.
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YF-3000.2380Dementia Definition
An acquired reduction in mental capacity that is characterized by impairment of memory, judgment and intellectual functioning which is often accompanied by behavioral disturbances.