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Program
Elements
- Screening
by Geriatricians at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
- Assessment
of the interaction of important diseases and conditions
such as:
- Memory
and mood problems
- Falls
and gait instability
- Urinary
incontinence
- Weight
loss/gain
- Hearing
and vision problems
- Preventative
health education to promote a healthy lifestyle
Veterans
Will Recieve
- Immediate
feedback of screening results by a physician Information
about services/programs at the West Los Angeles VA Medical
Center.
- Eligibility
review and enrollment assistance in referral to specialty
services
- Health
promotion education based on identified need
- Seminars
on health topics
- Assessment
report sent to you and you personal physician
Eligibilty
Issues
- Veterans
65 years and older
- Previous
active military service
- Honorable
Discharge
- Cost
is based on income, assets, insurance, and service related
criteria
Areas
Screened
- Disease
detection and risk factor identification for:
- Anemia
Cardiac/Stroke Osteoporosis Thyroid Disease
- Diabetes
Prostate Disease Poor Balance/Falls Poor Nutrition
- Poor
Vision and Hearing Memory and Mood Problems (Depression)
Screening
Process
- Call for appointment
- Written instructions and directions will be sent
- On the day of the screening
- Come on an empty stomach
- Plan to spend approximately 1 hour
- Screening Stations
- Station 0: Determine Eligibility
- Station 1: Health Screening Questionnaire
- Station 2: Mood and Memory Assessment
- Station 3: Blood Pressure, Height, Weight
- Station 4: Blood Tests for Blood Count, Kidney Function,
Glucose, Blood Salts, Cholesterol
- Station 5: Consultation with Physician
- Station 6: Targeted Health Promotion Information; Referrals
Sharpe Team
- Geriatricians Psychologists Geriatric Pharmacists
- Geriatric Nurses Geriatric Dietitians Geriatric Social
Workers
VA Service Available
- Primary Care Geriatrics Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation
- Physical Therapy Pain Management
- Memory Disorders Clinic Pulmonary
- Cardiology Falls Clinic
- Eye Clinic/Hearing Loss Mood Disorders
- Neurology and Neurobehavior Respite Care
- Gastrointestinal Disorders Diabetes Education/Clinic
- Women's Health Wellness Center
- Community Resources Pharmacy Services/Medication Refills
- Evaluation for Nursing Home Home Based Primary Care
- Second Opinions for Major Medical Problems and Surgery
- Urology-Incontinence/Impotence/Prostate Problems
- Information on: Advanced Directives, Living Will
Contact Person
- Shawkat Dhanani, M.D.
310-478-3711 x44331
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