Geriatric & Long-Term Care
Aging brings unique health challenges. We provide specialized, compassionate care tailored to the complex needs of older adults, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Understanding Geriatric & Long-Term Care
Older adults often face several health conditions at once — and treating each one in isolation rarely works. Our geriatric care program takes a holistic view of the whole person, coordinating medications, mobility, cognition, and chronic conditions into one cohesive plan. We work closely with families and caregivers to make sure nothing is missed, and we prioritize what matters most to seniors: staying independent, staying safe, and maintaining quality of life for as long as possible.
What is it?
Geriatric care focuses on health promotion, prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disabilities in older adults. We coordinate care across various health settings and pay special attention to the issues that most affect seniors — polypharmacy, falls, cognitive changes, and the interaction of multiple chronic conditions.
Who does it help?
Seniors and older adults in Seattle and South King County who require specialized medical attention, are managing multiple chronic conditions, or need help with long-term care planning. We also support families and caregivers navigating the complexities of aging alongside their loved ones.
Conditions & situations we address
- Multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity)
- Polypharmacy & medication review
- Cognitive decline & memory concerns
- Fall risk & balance issues
- Arthritis & mobility limitations
- Heart disease & heart failure
- Diabetes in older adults
- Osteoporosis
- Incontinence
- End-of-life & advance care planning
What to expect during your visit
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment
We evaluate your medical conditions, medications, mobility, memory, mood, nutrition, and daily function — the full picture of your health.
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Medication review & optimization
We review every prescription, over-the-counter drug, and supplement to reduce interactions, eliminate unnecessary medications, and simplify your regimen.
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Function & safety evaluation
We assess fall risk, home safety, and independence so we can recommend supports that keep you safe and active.
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Coordinated care plan
We build a plan that integrates all your conditions and specialists, and we coordinate with your family and caregivers.
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Ongoing monitoring & support
Regular check-ins let us adjust your plan over time and respond quickly when your needs change.
What you can expect
- Comprehensive geriatric assessments
- Management of multiple chronic conditions together, not separately
- Medication review and optimization to prevent adverse interactions
- Fall-risk screening and prevention strategies
- Coordination with caregivers, family, and specialists
- Guidance on advance directives and long-term care planning
The benefits
- Fewer medication side effects and interactions
- Reduced fall risk and hospitalizations
- Greater independence and quality of life
- One coordinated plan instead of fragmented care
- Support for families and caregivers, too
Why choose Dunia Health Clinic?
- 1Providers with specialized training in geriatric medicine
- 2Patient-centered approach focused on quality of life
- 3Support for both patients and their families and caregivers
- 4Accessible clinic location on Rainier Avenue
- 5Experience coordinating complex, multi-condition care
Our Patient-Centered Approach To Geriatric & Long-Term Care
Our patient-centered approach to Geriatric & Long-Term Care is rooted in deep respect and compassion for older adults in Seattle and South King County. We prioritize quality of life, independence, and dignity, working closely with patients and their families to navigate the complexities of aging. By coordinating care and managing multiple conditions simultaneously, our South Seattle clinic provides a supportive, accessible environment tailored to the unique needs of our senior community.
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Clinic Location
Dunia Health Clinic
11625 Rainier Avenue South
Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98178