Senior Care

Look to the friendly doctors at VHC Health to help care for adults age 60 and older in Arlington and the DC metro. They understand the special health needs of older adults and are here to support you.

What's a Geriatric Doctor?

A geriatrician is a primary care provider with special training to care for older adults. They know how the body changes as people age. When you see a geriatric doctor, you get care made just for you. This care helps prevent problems, find them early, and treat them.

Senior Care Services

Build a long-term relationship with a doctor who gets to know you and your goals. Your doctor can:

• Treat short-term and long-term health problems like memory loss, weak bones, trouble walking, and bladder problems
• Help you understand the healthcare system and work with other doctors
• Prescribe medicines and help you take them safely
• Give regular checkups and vaccines
• Send you to specialists when needed
• Talk with you about ways to stay safe at home, including using the Philips Lifeline medical alert system
• Work with caregivers to make a care plan for an aging parent or family member
• Set up video visits for some medical appointments

Coordinated Care

Count on your VHC Health doctor to recommend other services that may be right for you. Depending on your health needs, you may benefit from:

• Arthritis care – Treatment to help reduce joint pain and stiffness and help you move more easily
• Bone and joint care – Includes surgery, such as joint replacement, when needed
• Diabetes care – Support to help manage blood sugar with medicine, education, and healthy habits
• Heart and vascular care – Care for heart and blood vessel problems, from testing to treatment
• Mental healthcare for conditions such as depression – Help for emotional and mental health through counseling and medical care
• Neurologic care – Treatment for conditions like Alzheimer's disease that affect the brain, spine, and nerves
• Nutrition counseling – Help choosing foods that support your health
• Pain management – Ways to reduce pain and help you feel more comfortable
• Rehabilitation services, such as fall prevention and osteoporosis care – Therapy to improve strength, balance, and bone health
• Spiritual support – Care for your emotional and faith-based needs

Expect coordinated care from professionals who work together. We make sure your treatments are tailored to you, even as your needs change.

Senior Classes, Events & Programs

Participate in VHC’s healthy aging or community wellness classes, events, and programs for seniors and caregivers. You might benefit from:

• Lifeline Medical Alert System – Quick help in an emergency so you can live safely at home
• Senior Associates Program – Special benefits for people age 60 and older, including discounts and activities
• Healthy Aging lectures and events – Free monthly talks by experts on topics to help you stay healthy and informed
• Walk Fit Program – A weekly walking group that encourages exercise and social time
• Support groups – Meetings for caregivers and people living with conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart failure, or stroke
• Exercise classes – Activities to help you stay active, strong, and connected