Geriatrics

Healthcare needs may shift as you get older, and working with a provider who understands those changes will have a positive impact on how you feel day to day. Salvatore DeGennaro, NP, at Comprehensive Primary Care in Freehold, New Jersey, offers geriatric care for older adults throughout Monmouth County. Salvatore takes the time to address the medical, functional, and lifestyle factors that affect your health later in life, within the familiar setting of primary care. Call today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about geriatric care.

What is geriatrics?

Geriatric care focuses on the health needs of adults typically aged 65 and older. As you age, your body responds differently to medications, illnesses, and injuries. Chronic conditions also often start to overlap in ways that require thoughtful coordination. Geriatrics takes all of that into account, looking at the bigger picture rather than treating each issue in isolation.

Salvatore considers how factors like mobility, memory, nutrition, sleep, and medication interactions affect your overall well-being. The goal is to help you stay independent, comfortable, and engaged in the activities that matter to you.

What conditions does geriatric care address?

Older adults often manage several health concerns at once, and Salvatore is equipped to handle a wide range of them through primary care. Common areas of focus include:

• High blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease
• Arthritis and joint pain
• Memory changes and early signs of cognitive decline
• Balance issues and fall prevention
• Sleep disturbances
• Bone health and osteoporosis screening
• Depression, anxiety, and social isolation

Salvatore also pays close attention to how your medications interact with one another, since older adults are more likely to take multiple prescriptions that can amplify side effects when combined.

How does primary care support geriatrics?

Primary care is well-suited for geriatric needs because it offers continuity, coordination, and a long-term relationship with one provider. Salvatore tracks your health over time, watches for subtle changes that might signal a developing issue, and connects you with specialists when something falls outside the scope of primary care.

Routine visits also give Salvatore a chance to review your medication list, update your screenings, and check in on how you're managing at home. If you have caregivers or family members involved in your care, Salvatore can include them in the conversation when appropriate.

How often should older adults see a primary care provider for geriatrics?

Most older adults benefit from a check-in at least once or twice a year, with more frequent visits if you’re managing chronic conditions or recovering from a recent health issue. Salvatore tailors your visit schedule based on your individual needs and adjusts as things change. 

Call Comprehensive Primary Care today or book online to schedule your geriatric care appointment.