For more than 25 years St. Vincent has continued to improve Senior Health services for older adults. We call these Geriatric Medicine programs Senior Services. They help older adults cope with complex health problems associated with aging. We are advocates for seniors and embrace aging-in-place and family/caregiver support as central to successful aging.
Our Geriatricians at the St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging, Indianapolis, also provide geriatric primary care at many assisted living communities. Our approach is focused on providing a thorough geriatric assessment and consultation so each person and family can make informed decisions about care.
Memory Assessments are for older adults exhibiting memory loss. The visit will include a physical exam, neuropsychological examination, functional assessment, nutritional assessment, review of medications by a clinical pharmacist, possible laboratory and diagnostic studies and senior navigation to healthcare. Final results are discussed and recommendations are presented to the patient and family at a follow-up visit. A written report of Memory Assessment recommendations are also given to the patient/family and the results of any tests performed are mailed to the primary care physician.
Consultations evaluate concerns such as frailty, frequent falls, and weakness. This also includes medication management when a senior takes four or more medications (polypharmacy).
Senior Navigators through St. Vincent’s Care Manager Program - These senior health navigators are statewide leaders with more than 20 years of experience. The Center for Healthy Aging has a compassionate, caring, multidisciplinary team. We serve as a valuable resource for individuals and families through our mission to promote graceful aging through physical, spiritual, social, and emotional wellness. We help older adults live with dignity as independently as possible, for as long as possible, embracing aging-in-place and family/caregiver support as central to successful aging. The Care Manager Program takes this mission to the community, bringing the St. Vincent Spirit of Caring to your home.
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Our Geriatric Assessment Program includes the following:
This exam includes but is not limited to an inventory of medications (prescribed and over the counter), nutritional status, functional abilities, emotional and physical coping mechanisms and memory capacity.
These appointments are scheduled for a Monday or a Wednesday morning only. Final results are discussed and recommendations are presented to the patient and family in a follow-up visit.
Geriatricians may follow-up in four to six weeks, every six months, and/or annually. A written report of Geriatric Assessment recommendations are given to the patient/family, and results of any tests performed are mailed to the primary care physician.
For more information or to schedule an assessment, please call: 317-338-7780.
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Office at St. Vincent Indianapolis offers free, unbiased counseling and information about:
To reach the St. Vincent SHIIP Office, call 317-338-2198 or 1-800-452-4800.
The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary/Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB/SLMB) helps seniors who struggle with the financial strain of Medicare deductibles and co-payments. St. Vincent screens potential applicants and assists with the required application paperwork.
To contact the Enrollment Center, please call 317-338-5183.
For more information about our senior services and programs, call 317-338-2273.
Senior wellness opportunities are provided by Oasis, a network of senior health programming. For more information visit www.oasisnet.org
For more information about services after being hospitalized, call 317-338-8680.
The staff at the Healthy Transitions Clinic can help you navigate your post-acute care needs. The Healthy Transitions Clinic is headed by a critical care trained physician. This clinic is for any age adult who after being hospitalized for a complex chronic condition (such as congestive heart failure, COPD, or pneumonia) needs intensive medical follow-up to prevent being readmitted to the hospital.
The Healthy Transitions Clinic is located at 8424 Naab Rd., Suite 1H, in the Heather Glen Building on the St. Vincent Indianapolis campus.
Medical Alert Services are personal emergency response devices and automated medication dispensers. For more information click here.
Remote Care Monitoring refers to telehealth services supported by remote care case managers. For more information click here.
To see more specialty center locations that provide specialized services for seniors, click here.
Long-term Acute Care, Seton Specialty Hospital
The St. Vincent Senior team is very experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of senior health concerns, especially medical symptoms that are disguised as an “aging” complaint. We are advocates for older adults and provide many resources, especially when you are uncertain where to turn for help. Our geriatric medicine physicians, geriatric psychologists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, and associates promote graceful aging through physical, spiritual, social and emotional wellness.
The geriatric medicine physicians at the Center for Healthy Aging are board-certified in family medicine or internal medicine have additional certified training in geriatric medicine. These physicians also provide medical direction to long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers.
At the St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging, we help older adults live as independently as possible as they cope with the more complex health problems associated with aging. With our extensive professional support, we can distinguish when a symptom is due to a disorder, rather than to aging itself.
A statewide leader in geriatric services with more than 20 years of experience, the St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging includes board certified geriatricians, nurse practitioners, social workers, RN’s, a geropsychologist, a wellness consultant and specialized support personnel. Our in-depth geriatric assessment and healthcare management services provide for the physical, mental, social and emotional changes associated with aging.
We ensure patients have access to St. Vincent specialists in all areas: neurology, cardiology, surgery, endocrinology, urology, pulmonary medicine, orthopedics and rehabilitation services that include physical, occupational, speech and language, and respiratory therapy. And we strive to work collaboratively with aging individuals, caregivers and primary care physicians to improve the quality of life for seniors, ease family stress and promote overall wellness.
The Center for Healthy Aging provides exceptional clinical services, advocacy, research and education for seniors. Our geriatric and gerontological clinical practices serve as an authentic voice for the elderly in our community
The St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging is accepting new patients!
To find out more about the programs and services offered, please call 317-338-7780.
Center for Healthy Aging
8424 Naab Road., Suite 1L
Heather Glen Building on the
St. Vincent Indianapolis Campus.
The St. Vincent Care Manager Program is dedicated to providing support to patients and families who are uncertain where to turn for necessary services. By evaluating a client’s level of cognitive abilities, along with medical, emotional, financial, legal and spiritual needs, our care managers will create an individualized plan of care, allowing patients and families make the best, most informed decisions about care. Acting as advocates for seniors, we assist clients and their families, navigate the healthcare system, manage crises and plan for the future. How can a care manager help?
Care managers offer comprehensive assessment and coordination of:
We can reduce your stress by providing:
Center for Healthy Aging Care Managers are nurses or social workers with extensive education and experience in working with seniors, families, and the complex, evolving healthcare environment.
A statewide leader in geriatric services with more than 20 years of experience, the Center for Healthy Aging is a compassionate, caring multidisciplinary team. We serve as a valuable resource for individuals and families through our mission to promote graceful aging through physical, spiritual, social and emotional wellness. We help older adults live with dignity as independently as possible, for as long as possible, embracing aging-in-place and family/caregiver support as central to successful aging. The Care Manager program takes this mission to the community, bringing the St. Vincent Spirit of Caring to your home.
As a fee for service program, care managers can provide unbiased, independent individual assessment, develop a comprehensive personalized care plan, and assist clients and families in finding the best available care options for their loved ones.
Medical professionals, community agencies and facilities may refer a client to Care Management; families and individuals may also self-refer. For questions or further information, please call the Center for Healthy Aging office at 317-338-7780.
Download the conference presentations using the links below.
What is Aging All About ... What Matters - Patrick J. Healey, MD
Senior Living Trends - Daniel Stricker
Effective Continuum of Care 2017 and Beyond - David Patterson
The Additive Effect of Medication Does Matter - Diane Healey, MD
Advanced Care Planning Changes Patient Outcomes - Joan Chang, DO
Influenza Vaccine: When, Why, How, and to Whom - Maria Wilson, MD
What Does the SPRINT Trial Mean to Our Geriatric Patients - Staci Hollar, MD
Balance Matters - Daniel Mathers, MSPT
The Changing Face of Healthcare - Jonathan Nalli Chief Executive Officer, St.Vincent
Transitions Of Care: A How to and Checklist - Heather Haney, RN, MSN,A-‐GNP-‐C
Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use in Older Adults - Brian Skinner, PharmD
Aging, Well-Being, and Health - Elliot Friedman, PhD
Dementia Friendly Cities - Nicole Paddock, NP-‐C
Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease - Valerie Bruemmer, MD
For questions or more information about the upcoming conference, please call the Center for Healthy Aging at 317-338-7780.
Who are Care Managers?
At the Center for Healthy Aging, our Geriatric Care Managers are registered nurses and clinical social workers with extensive education and experience in working with seniors, families and the complex, evolving healthcare environment.
Why choose St. Vincent Care Management?
We are a statewide leader with more than 20 years of experience. The Center for Healthy Aging has a compassionate, caring, multidisciplinary team. We serve as a valuable resource for individuals and families through our mission to promote graceful aging through physical, spiritual, social and emotional wellness. We help older adults live with dignity as independently as possible, for as long as possible, embracing aging-in-place and family/caregiver support as central to successful aging. Care Manager Program takes this mission to the community, bringing the St. Vincent Spirit of Caring to your home.
Is there a fee and is it covered by health insurance?
The St. Vincent Care Management Program is a fee-for-service program. Care managers can provide unbiased, independent individual assessment, develop a comprehensive personalized care plan, and assist clients and families in finding the best available care options for their loved ones.
Are there education programs available?
Our care managers are also available as community resources and as speakers. They address topics related to healthy aging, senior health, spirituality and aging, health promotion through the life span, and coping with life changes and transitions. We lead support groups in churches, synagogues, community centers, and senior living facilities.
Can you help with local, state and national resources?
We assist in navigating and accessing appropriate community, state, and national resources, as well as support programs.
How can I make or obtain a referral to work with a St. Vincent Care Manager?
Medical professionals, community agencies and facilities may refer a client to Care Management. Families and individuals may also self-refer. For additional information call the St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging in Indianapolis, 317-338-7780.
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