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Optimal Aging Center
Successful aging is the very goal of the Optimal Aging Center of the Makati Medical Center.
Our aim is to address the complex needs of older adults, aged 60 years old and above. We focus on their:
- Health promotion and education
- Awareness, prevention and treatment of disease and disability
- Enhancement and maintenance of level of independence and functioning
Our multidisciplinary team is composed of physicians, nurses, nutritionists, physical therapists and occupational therapists. Our physicians are specialized in:
- Geriatrics
- Cardiology
- Geriatric Psychiatry
THE CENTER OFFERS THE FOLLOWING:
A. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment that consists of:
- Review of medications
- Assessment of:
- Cognitive function
- Emotional and psychological status
- Functional capacity
- Gait and balance
- Risk for fall
- Nutritional status
B. Adult Activity Center where activities for older adults are geared
towards fostering socialization, providing mental and social stimulation,
and enhancing physical strength and stamina. We provide support
and health classes to their families and caregivers.
C. Immunization for older adults
D. Counseling on nutrition for older adults
E. Alternative treatment (Acupuncture)
F. Geriatric Executive Check-up packages
- Outpatient
- Inpatient with overnight room accommodation
These executive check-up packages include diagnostic
examinations geared towards early detection and monitoring of
various illnesses of older adults.
G. Assistance in the following:
- Provision of prescription for medications of senior citizens
- Referrals to interdisciplinary specialists, diagnostic centers, and other Centers of Excellence of Makati Medical Center, if deemed necessary.
H.Outpatient Consultations addressing different geriatric syndromes such as:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Dizziness and fainting
- Malnutrition
- Acute confusion (Delirium)
- Memory and intellectual impairment (Dementia)
- Mood and behavioral problems
- Sleep problems
- Bowel and urinary incontinence
- Visual impairment
- Hearing impairment
- Difficulty walking (Gait impairment)
- Falls
- Thinning bones (Osteoporosis)
- Pressure ulcers
- Use of multiple medications (Polypharmacy)
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