Guías
Guías para la atención geriátrica
Guías en lenguaje sencillo sobre la atención geriátrica para personas mayores y las familias que las ayudan: costos, condiciones, qué esperar y sus derechos.
¿Qué es la atención geriátrica?
Geriatric care is medical care focused on the needs of older adults. Here's what a geriatrician does, how it differs from a regular doctor, and when to start.
Abrir →¿Cuándo debe ver a un geriatra una persona mayor?
Signs it may be time for geriatric care — repeated falls, memory changes, many medications, or caring for several conditions at once — explained plainly.
Abrir →Cuánto cuesta la atención geriátrica
An honest look at what geriatric care can cost in the US, what may be covered, and questions to ask a clinic about fees before the first visit.
Abrir →Cuidado geriátrico vs. un médico regular
How a geriatric clinic differs from a primary care doctor for an older adult, and why some families choose to add a geriatrician to the care team.
Abrir →Cómo prepararse para la primera visita geriátrica
How to prepare an older adult for a first geriatric clinic visit — what to bring, what to write down, and how to make the most of the appointment.
Abrir →Opciones de atención para demencia y memoria
A calm overview of what families can do when an older adult has memory loss — from a clinic evaluation to support at home and what early planning looks like.
Abrir →Derechos del cuidador y apoyo
Family caregivers have rights and support options. A plain-language guide to taking part in care, asking questions, and looking after yourself.
Abrir →Seguridad en el hogar para adultos mayores
Simple, low-cost changes that make a home safer for an older adult — and how a geriatric fall-risk assessment turns into a practical home plan.
Abrir →Entender las opciones de atención
From clinic visits and home support to higher levels of care — a clear map of the options families weigh, without the jargon.
Abrir →Acceso a idiomas en la atención para personas mayores
Older adults have the right to medical care in a language they understand. How to ask for interpreters and find geriatric clinics that serve your community.
Abrir →¿Buscas atención geriátrica para un adulto mayor?
Emparejamiento gratis con clínicas de atención geriátrica cerca de ellos. Solo datos de contacto — sin historial médico. Tú comparas y eliges con quién ver, y las decisiones de atención se mantienen contigo y con un profesional de salud.