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This section provides information, resources and contact information for people who need care – whether at home, in the community or in a nursing home. Most of the information in this section is aimed at helping you stay independent at home.
Health and SafetyAs we age, there are things we can do for ourselves and our loved-ones to to protect our health and safety. Whether it’s finding a new physician or preparing for a disaster, resources in this section can help.
HousingWhether you need help with a home repair, rental or utility assistance, or finding a home to suit your particular health needs, COA’s housing resources and information can help.
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Geriatric Assessment Centers
The Geriatric Assessment Center is an organization that uses a variety of health care professionals such as physicians, nurses, social workers, dieticians, physical and occupational therapists, and others to conduct comprehensive assessments to develop recommendations for care. Usually the center has a geriatrician on staff, and is often affiliated with a hospital or university medical school. The center has access to a wide variety of health and social services. The assessment may be billed to Medicare.
Geriatric Evaluation Center, University of Cincinnati at MapleKnoll
Cincinnati OH 45246
Description:
The Geriatric Evaluation Center was created to provide special care for older adults and their families, whether it’s a complete medical evaluation or advice about a lifestyle question. Conveniently located at Maple Knoll Village in Springdale, the center offers expert advice to manage health concerns and maintain the well-being of people 65 and older.
The Centers for Interactive Geriatric Assessment
Cincinnati 45241
Description:
The Centers for Interactive Geriatric Assessment have two locations:
Executive Park
4015 Executive Park Drive, Suite 406
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Bridgewell Hospital
5500 Verulam Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45213
A geriatric assessment is a multidimensional, multidisciplinary assessment designed to evaluate an older person’s functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental health, and socioenvironmental circumstances. It is usually initiated when a family member or primary care physician identifies a potential problem. Specific elements of such an assessment include the evaluation of the individual’s functional, cognitive, psychological and medical status. The geriatric assessment aids in the diagnosis of medical, and more specifically, neurological conditions.
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati OH 45219
Description:
Behavioral Health Services
The Christ Hospital offers a comprehensive Behavioral Health program for adult and geriatric patients.
Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit
The focus of the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit is crisis stabilization for individuals 18 years of age and older who have a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The program includes a multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation and referral.
Senior Adult Mental Health Unit
The Senior Adult Mental Health Unit is a specialty unit designed for patients age 60 and older who require acute inpatient psychiatric care. The program includes a multidisciplinary assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation and referral. In addition, gerontologists are available for medical management.
The Christ Hospital Center for Health and Aging
Provides comprehensive, coordinated care for older adults who have interacting chronic medical conditions while offering support in dealing with the emotional, social and economic strain illness may bring.
4900 Babson Place, Suite 600
Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Phone: 513-272-8444
Fax: 513-272-0015
The Christ Hospital Center for Health and Aging provides a wide range of solutions for older adult patients who face:
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memory loss
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management of chronic health conditions
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frequent stays at the hospital
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taking numerous medications that require constant rigorous monitoring
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a lack of integrated medical care
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having difficulty performing day-to-day functions, like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating
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requiring help for caregivers who may seek outside counseling or other medical services and
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needing help in coordinating medical and community services
For more information: www.thechristhospital.com/HealthAndAging
Christ Hospital Clinic
2123 Auburn Avenue
Medical Office Building, Suite A28
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Call, do not walk in.
513-585-2472
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Eligibility: No private insurance or Bureau of Worker`s Compensation (BWC) is taken, no one under the age of 16 years. Must qualify financially, sliding scale payments are possible.
Christ Hospital Dialysis Center
513-585-2431
Senior Care Preferred Plus (SCPP)
Senior Care Preferred Plus is a membership program, exclusive to Christ Hospital, dedicated to assisting those 50 and older with living a healthy life. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Christ Hospital Health Network is discontinuing Senior Care Preferred Plus (SCPP), a membership program that assists those 50 and older with living a healthy life. Although we will no longer offer a paid membership program, The Christ Hospital Health Network will continue to share information with current SCPP members about upcoming seminars, screenings and events, service offerings, physicians, research and other news older adults need to stay healthy and well.
Current SCPP members will continue to have access to all the benefits of being a SCPP member until their current annual membership expires in 2013 or for some, in Jan. 31, 2014.
TriHealth
Description:
TriHealth provides a wide range of clinical, educational, preventive and social programs. TriHealth`s non-hospital services include physician practice management, fitness centers and fitness center management, occupational health centers, home health and hospice care.
TriHealth Physician Telephone Referral Line
513-569-5400
TriHealth Senior Programs
TriHealth Seniority
Free hospital-based program helps members age 50 and older maintain healthier, more active lives through special events, exclusive classes and valuable discounts. Includes:
- Expert health education and information
- Special courtesies from Bethesda North and Good Samaritan hospitals
- Assistance with insurance paperwork and billing issues
- Educational programs, lectures and classes
- Social outings and entertainment events
- Travel opportunities to local, national and international destinations
- Discounts on health-related products and services
- No-cost discount prescription card
- TriHealth Seniority Insider, our timely newsletter and calendar with dates and descriptions of all our upcoming events.
Bethesda North Hospital
Email or call (513) 865-1700
Good Samaritan Hospital
Email or call (513) 862-3633
TriHealth Driver Rehabilitation Program
For disabled drivers of all ages, TriHealth offers an objective evaluation of the skills necessary for driving. You must have a physician prescription to participate in this test. TriHealth can perform the in-clinic evaluation at Good Samaritan Hospital or the TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion.
Parish Nurses
In 1998, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, with a grant from what is today called the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, hired two nurses to cover eight schools. Their work in the schools complements that of 10 parish nurses based at churches in Over-the-Rhine, North Fairmount, Bond Hill, Winton Terrace/Winton Hills, Clifton/Mt. Auburn and Walnut Hills.
Parish nurses strive to be advocates for people who have little access to health care resources. For more information about the Parish Nurse program and how you can help, call (513) 569-6138.
TriHealth Senior Behavioral Health Program
513-872-4100
Serves older adults in an inpatient mental health setting.
The Centers for Interactive Geriatric Assessment (CIGA)
513-699-1852
Executive Park
4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 240
Cincinnati, OH 45241
TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion
513-985-0900
6200 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Bethesda Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program.
The highly-regarded program, established in 1978, is the longest-running of its kind in Greater Cincinnati. It provides a path to recovery for those at risk of losing their families, careers and health to chemical dependency.
The Bethesda Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program continues to incorporate treatment advances into an already well-established program, which uses traditional tried-and-true approaches including family involvement, extended continuing care and self-help group support.
We offer our intensive outpatient program at two facilities in Greater Cincinnati.
619 Oak Street
4th Floor West
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone 513 569 6116
11305 Reed Hartman Hwy.
Suite 106
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone 513 489 6011
UC Health Womens Center Geriatric Medicine
Cincinnati Oh 45213
Description:
At UC Health Women’s Center their Geriatric Specialists can help by providing you with the right care, assessment and guidance you need in order to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible.