Promoting quality of life, health, and wellbeing
Geriatricians, specialist doctors for older people, together with our health team provide access to medical care to all Australians aged 65 years and over*, irrespective of location.
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged 55 & over, bulk-billing options available
The Specialist Doctors for Older People
Geriatricians are medical specialists for those 65 years or older. In partnership with GPs, family, care team, hospitals and community organisations, GCA Geriatricians provide holistic & specialist care for older people addressing medical, cognitive and functional issues that may impact physical, mental and social health. GCA doctors and it's Care Coordinators strive to deliver comprehensive, compassionate and accessible healthcare for all older Australians.
Comprehensive Assessments
The consultations completed by our geriatricians include:
Cognition & Memory Assessments
Medication Deprescribing (polypharmacy)
Falls Assessment & Prevention
Diagnosis and Management of Mental Health
Management of Complex Health Issues
Education about Healthy Ageing
Assistance Navigating Aged Care Services
Allied Health & Exercise Program Referrals
Diagnosis and Management of Dementia
Focusing on results
High quality, Australian and international medical research consistently demonstrates that specialist geriatric care improves patient outcomes. GCA is committed to providing evidence- based medicine, and as part of our scope we will undertake research initiatives to further improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians.