Specialized Healthcare for Older Adults—Maintaining Independence & Quality of Life

At Care& Family Health, we understand that aging brings unique healthcare needs. Our dedicated nurse practitioners provide compassionate, comprehensive care designed specifically to help older adults maintain their independence and enjoy the highest possible quality of life. With same/next day appointments available, we’re here when you need us most.

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Compassionate, Comprehensive Care for Older Adults

Aging shouldn’t mean compromising on healthcare quality. At our Toronto medical clinic, we offer specialized geriatric services delivered by experienced healthcare professionals who take the time to listen, understand, and address your unique concerns. Our patient-centered approach ensures that each visit is unhurried, thorough, and focused on your overall wellbeing.

Cognitive Health Assessment

Memory evaluations and dementia care

Medication Management

Optimizing medications and reducing side effects

Fall Prevention

Balance assessments and home safety guidance

Chronic Disease Management

Coordinated care for multiple health conditions

Independence Support

Resources to maintain quality of life at home

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Comprehensive Geriatric Care Services

Specialized healthcare solutions designed specifically for the unique needs of older adults.

Cognitive Health & Memory Care

  • Comprehensive cognitive assessments
  • Early dementia detection and management
  • Memory enhancement strategies
  • Support for patients and caregivers
  • Coordination with specialists when needed

Medication Management

  • Comprehensive medication reviews
  • Identification of potential interactions
  • Simplification of complex medication regimens
  • Strategies to improve medication adherence
  • Coordination with pharmacists

Fall Prevention & Mobility

  • Balance and gait assessments
  • Home safety evaluations
  • Strength and mobility exercise recommendations
  • Assistive device recommendations
  • Post-fall assessments and recovery support

Chronic Disease Management

  • Coordinated care for multiple conditions
  • Age-appropriate treatment goals
  • Symptom management and quality of life focus
  • Regular monitoring and adjustments
  • Preventive care to avoid complications

Functional Assessment & Support

  • Evaluation of activities of daily living
  • Recommendations for maintaining independence
  • Adaptive equipment suggestions
  • Home care service coordination
  • Caregiver education and support

Preventive Care & Screenings

  • Age-appropriate preventive screenings
  • Immunizations for older adults
  • Nutrition and hydration assessments
  • Sleep quality evaluation
  • Mental health screenings

Personalized Geriatric Care—Simple, Comprehensive, Supportive.

A structured approach to senior care that prioritizes independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Initial Comprehensive Assessment

Our geriatric care begins with a thorough evaluation of your health history, current medications, cognitive function, physical abilities, and social factors that may impact your health.

Personalized Care Plan

Based on your assessment, we develop a customized care plan that addresses your specific needs, preferences, and health goals—empowering you to maintain independence and quality of life.

Coordinated Care

We work collaboratively with your existing healthcare providers, specialists, and support systems to ensure consistent, comprehensive care that meets all your health needs.

Regular Follow-Up

Ongoing monitoring and plan adjustments

Our approach focuses on quality of life, independence, and personalized care for each individual

Specialized Care for Common Geriatric Concerns

Expert management of age-related health issues with compassionate, evidence-based approaches.

Memory & Cognitive Health

Our Toronto medical clinic offers specialized cognitive assessments, early intervention for memory issues, and ongoing support for patients with dementia and their families.

  • Standardized cognitive assessments
  • Early intervention for memory concerns
  • Dementia management strategies
  • Caregiver education and support
  • Coordination with memory specialists

Fall Risk & Mobility

We provide comprehensive mobility evaluations, personalized fall prevention strategies, and ongoing support to help you maintain independence and prevent injuries.

  • Comprehensive fall risk assessments
  • Balance and gait evaluation
  • Home safety recommendations
  • Strength and mobility exercises
  • Assistive device recommendations

Medication Management

Our nurse practitioners conduct thorough medication reviews, helping to simplify complex regimens, prevent harmful interactions, and ensure you’re receiving optimal benefits from your medications.

  • Comprehensive medication reviews
  • Identification of unnecessary medications
  • Reduction of adverse drug interactions
  • Simplified medication schedules
  • Strategies for medication adherence

Chronic Disease Management

We offer expert management of age-related conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, with personalized care plans designed to improve quality of life while reducing complications.

  • Age-appropriate treatment goals
  • Management of diabetes, heart disease, COPD, etc.
  • Focus on quality of life and symptom control
  • Coordination with specialists
  • Regular monitoring and adjustments

Functional Independence

Support for daily living activities

  • Assessment of activities of daily living
  • Strategies to maintain independence
  • Adaptive equipment recommendations
  • Home care coordination
  • Family and caregiver support

Nutrition & Hydration

Receive personalized nutritional guidance tailored to your specific health needs, preferences, and goals, ensuring proper nutrition throughout your golden years.

  • Nutritional assessments
  • Strategies for appetite changes
  • Hydration monitoring and support
  • Dietary recommendations for chronic conditions
  • Supplement recommendations when appropriate

Support for Families & Caregivers

Resources, education, and assistance for those supporting aging loved ones through health challenges.

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After a long painful wait trying to find a family primary care provider in downtown Toronto, we came across Care&. I had my first medical consultation today, and was frankly amazed at the care, helpfulness, and friendliness of the NP that helped me. What a breath of fresh air, in the otherwise stale, impersonal, and frustrating medical system in Ontario.
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Had my first visit today and it was a great experience. Simple and convenient to book an appointment. It was a clean environment and staff were welcoming and helpful.The NP Alexandra was wonderful- she was very thorough in her explanations, knowledgeable, warm and friendly. Will definitely be back.
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Best decision I’ve ever made! I have had many unfortunate experiences of trusting my care and health with past family doctors; only to feel disappointed and frustrated after every visit. At Care&… it’s a dream. You have little to no wait time, the admin staff are all pleasant and nice, you can book appointments for the next day, you have access to your lab reports (it’s not some ridiculous secret) and their attention and focus is on YOU. I can’t see myself needing or wanting to change clinics ever again – and what a relief! Thank you Care&. You’re all rockstars.
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My experience at Care Family Health Team was wonderful. My nurse practitioner Tara MacLeod was outstanding. She listened to all my concerns. Was thorough, professional and very compassionate. I am so glad I am a patient here now. I am bringing my family and have recommended your practice to many friends. No waits and beautiful comfortable healthcare office. Thank you!
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Friendly, went through everything needed. Listened. Proactive. Appointment was slotted for thirty mins. Never even when I needed it did I ever get 30 mins with my GP. Seems to be way of future for getting your healthcare needs met. Very pleased.
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Very happy to have found this place, it’s the most modern and clean facility that I have been in since I arrived to Canada, easy booking process, attentive practitioner, and what I have liked the most is that you have direct access to all your records in the app, after bad experiences with walk in clinics and family practices that charge you to have a copy of your own results. From now on my family and I won’t be going to anywhere else.
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FAQ: Geriatric Health Services

At Care& Family Health, we don’t strictly define geriatric care by a specific age threshold. While our specialized geriatric services typically benefit adults 65 and older, we evaluate each patient individually based on their unique health profile and needs. Some patients may benefit from our geriatric-focused approach earlier, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions, cognitive concerns, functional limitations, or complex medication regimens. Our approach is focused on addressing the unique healthcare needs that commonly arise with aging—including multiple chronic conditions, medication management, cognitive health, fall prevention, and maintaining independence—rather than simply using age as the determining factor. We recommend a geriatric assessment for any older adult experiencing changes in function, memory, mobility, or managing multiple health conditions, regardless of their specific age.

Geriatric care at Care& Family Health differs from standard primary care in several important ways. First, our geriatric appointments are typically longer (30-60 minutes) to accommodate comprehensive assessments and address multiple concerns in one visit. We place special emphasis on functional assessments—evaluating how health conditions impact daily activities and independence—beyond just treating medical diagnoses. Medication management receives heightened attention, with regular reviews to minimize polypharmacy issues common in older adults. Our approach incorporates specialized cognitive assessments and memory evaluations not typically included in standard primary care. We also focus extensively on fall prevention, mobility support, and home safety considerations. Perhaps most importantly, our geriatric care prioritizes quality of life and maintaining independence, sometimes balancing disease management with comfort and function rather than focusing exclusively on clinical targets. We also provide more comprehensive support for families and caregivers, including education, resources, and coordination with community services.

Yes, Care& Family Health welcomes new geriatric patients at both our Yorkville and Lawrence Park locations in Toronto. We offer two convenient ways to access our geriatric services: through our comprehensive Family Practice membership ($450/year for unlimited visits) or through our Episodic Healthcare service ($100/visit). For older adults with multiple health concerns requiring regular monitoring, the Family Practice membership typically provides the most cost-effective and comprehensive care option. New geriatric patients can expect an initial 60-minute comprehensive assessment, followed by the development of a personalized care plan. We can coordinate care with existing specialists while serving as your primary healthcare provider, or provide supplemental geriatric assessments while you maintain your relationship with an existing family physician. Many of our geriatric patients particularly appreciate our same/next-day appointment availability, unhurried visit times, and continuous access through our secure messaging platform.

Several indicators suggest when specialized geriatric care at Care& Family Health might be beneficial. Consider seeking a geriatric assessment if you or your loved one is:

  • Managing multiple chronic conditions or taking several medications (5 or more)
  • Experiencing changes in memory, thinking, or behavior that affect daily functioning
  • Having difficulty with mobility, balance, or has experienced falls
  • Struggling with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or meal preparation
  • Showing unintended weight loss or nutritional concerns
  • Dealing with incontinence issues that affect quality of life
  • Experiencing changes in mood, increased confusion, or sleep disturbances
  • Requiring frequent hospitalizations or emergency care
  • Finding that current healthcare approaches aren’t adequately addressing needs

Our comprehensive geriatric assessment can identify underlying issues that might be missed in briefer standard medical visits, leading to more effective care plans that enhance quality of life and independence. Even if you’re uncertain, an initial consultation can help determine if specialized geriatric care would be beneficial.

To make your first geriatric appointment at Care& Family Health as productive as possible, please bring:

  1. Complete medication list: All current prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and vitamins (bringing the actual bottles is ideal)
  2. Medical records: Any recent test results, hospital discharge summaries, or specialist reports (we can help request these if needed)
  3. Health history information: Dates of surgeries, hospitalizations, major illnesses, and family health history
  4. Insurance information: Details of any private insurance coverage for documentation purposes
  5. Current symptoms list: Notes about any health concerns, when they started, and what makes them better or worse
  6. Daily activity information: Overview of typical daily routines, any difficulties with daily activities, and home living situation
  7. Support person: If possible, bring a family member or caregiver who is familiar with your health status and daily functioning
  8. Questions: A written list of questions or concerns you’d like to discuss

This information helps us perform a thorough assessment and develop a personalized care plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. If gathering all this information seems overwhelming, don’t worry—we can help guide you through the process during your appointment.

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