Geriatric Care

Compassionate, Whole-Person Care for Adults 65+

At Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS), we provide comprehensive geriatric care designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. Our goal is to help you stay healthy, independent, and engaged—through care that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Recognized Age-Friendly Health System

Jessie Trice Community Health System is proud to be a designated Age-Friendly Health System, recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This designation reflects our commitment to delivering evidence-based care that improves health outcomes, safety, and quality of life for older adults.

Who We Serve

Our geriatric care program supports adults aged 65 and older, including those who:

Live with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension
Take multiple medications
Experience memory, mobility, or balance concerns
Need extra support managing their health
Are caregivers or family members supporting aging loved ones

Our Geriatric Services

Primary & Preventive Care

Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Routine check-ups and preventive screenings
Immunizations (flu, pneumonia, shingles)
Chronic disease management

🧠 Memory & Behavioral Health

Dementia and Alzheimer’s screenings
Depression and anxiety support
Integrated behavioral health services

💊 Medication Management

Comprehensive medication reviews
Assistance reducing medication risks and side effects
Support with medication adherence

🦴 Mobility & Fall Prevention

Fall risk assessments
Balance and gait evaluations
Referrals to physical therapy

🍎 Nutrition & Healthy Living

Nutrition counseling and wellness education
Support accessing healthy, affordable foods
Integration with JTCHS programs focused on food as nutrition and health

🏥 Care Coordination

Referrals to specialists and community services
Hospital discharge and follow-up care
Personalized care plans aligned with your health goals

👵 Caregiver Support

Education and support for caregivers
Assistance navigating healthcare services
Connections to community resources

🌟 Our Age-Friendly Approach (The 4Ms)

As an IHI-recognized Age-Friendly Health System, JTCHS follows the proven 4Ms Framework to ensure every older adult receives safe, effective, and personalized care:

What Matters – We listen to your goals and align care with what matters most to you
Medication – We review medications to ensure safety and reduce harm
Mentation – We support memory, mood, and cognitive health
Mobility – We help you stay active, strong, and prevent falls

💙 Specialized Programs at JTCHS

We offer innovative programs that support healthy aging and whole-person care:

Chronic Care Management (CCM)
Behavioral Health Integration
Nutrition and food access programs
Preventive wellness and group education opportunities
Remote Patient Monitoring for hypertension and diabetes
Interprofessional Visits (be seen by your PCP, dentist, behavioral health and community health worker during the same visit

🚗 Convenient & Accessible Care

We make it easier to get the care you need: