Hennepin Healthcare
Geriatric Services
Brooklyn Park Clinic
7650 Zane Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55443
(612) 873-2723
https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/specialty/senior-care-clinic
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
The Center for Senior Care offers primary care services to elderly patients in a variety of settings. Staff geriatricians, nurse practitioners and pharmacists provide inpatient, outpatient, and nursing facility care.
Patients who are likely to benefit from geriatric medicine evaluation include those with:
* Memory problems
* Incontinence
* Gait instability
* Falls
* Chronic illness
* Complex drug regimens
* Need of extended care
Features
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Area Served by County
- Hennepin County
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Specialization
- Older adults
Fees
Regular hospital charges apply for inpatient services, clinic and other service fees vary.
Area Served
Most programs serve Hennepin County. Service area may be dependent on program
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (612) 873-6963 | |
| Main - Pharmacy | (612) 873-8800 |
Last Update
10/8/2024
Other Locations
- Clinic & Specialty Center 715 8th St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414
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.