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The UCHealth Seniors Clinic – Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in metro Denver provides primary health care services, including - \r\n \t
- Provides primary health care services for patients who are at least 75 years old.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Is sensitive to the special needs of our patients.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Promotes wellness in old age.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Improves diagnosis and treatment of age-related diseases and syndromes.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Provides more appropriate care near the end of life.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
Conditions we treat<\/h2>\n\n\n
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- Hypertension\/high blood pressure<\/a><\/li>\n
- Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cognitive impairment<\/li>\n
- Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n
- Falls\/instability<\/li>\n
- Polypharmacy (taking too many medications)<\/li>\n
- End-of-life decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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- Depression<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cardiac and peripheral vascular disease<\/a><\/li>\n
- Osteoporosis<\/a><\/li>\n
- Osteomalacia<\/li>\n
- Unexplained weight loss and \u201cfailure to thrive\u201d<\/li>\n
- Incontinence<\/li>\n
- Pain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
>> Learn more about senior care at UCHealth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAbout your appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s what to bring to your appointment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Your photo ID (driver\u2019s license, passport, state or military ID are acceptable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your insurance card or the name of your carrier; the plan, policy or group number; and the phone number of the insurance company. If covered by a spouse\u2019s policy, know your spouse\u2019s date of birth and Social Security number. Patients should bring Medicare insurance information including information on Plan D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A referral form or number if required by your insurance carrier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Previous medical records. You also can arrange to have them transferred well ahead of your scheduled appointment time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A list of all prescription and over-the-counter medications you take (bringing the medication bottles is even better).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Name, address and phone number of the referring physician (if relevant).<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMedicare Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Medicare Advantage plan, or Medicare Part C, is a Medicare plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide you all your Original Medicare Parts A and B benefits as well as any additional coverage offered through the Medicare Advantage plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to providing hospital and medical coverage, this plan also typically includes prescription drug coverage under Part D called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan (MAPD). Unlike Original Medicare plans, Medicare Advantage plans are required to limit your annual out-of-pocket costs.<\/p>\n\n\n Medicare Advantage: learn more<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFall Prevention clinic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep moving for years to come<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t let fear of falling slow you down. Stay independent. Reduce your risk of falling and avoid life-changing injuries. Let experts assess your risk of falling and give you a full treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Fall Prevention clinic is open to patients over age 65 who have had a fall or are at high risk of falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask your doctor to refer you today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information, call 720.848.0857<\/a>, or email us at FallPrevention@uchealth.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nOur recognitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re a NICHE hospital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nUCH\u2019s NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) designation is a testament to our commitment to provide our older patients with exemplary care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
University of Colorado Hospital is one of only about 300 NICHE hospitals in the U.S. whose shared goal is to\u00a0practice patient-centered care for\u00a0elderly patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age-Friendly Health Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll older adults deserve safe, high-quality health care that is based on what matters most to them as individuals and delivered reliably in every setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Cardiac and peripheral vascular disease<\/a><\/li>\n
- Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n
- Hypertension\/high blood pressure<\/a><\/li>\n