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By Terri Hendry  
(Reno, NV) – The Sanford Center for Aging at the University of Reno, Nevada is now offering comprehensive geriatric assessments to those age 65 or older. Appointments for these assessments are now open to the public with a physician referral. 
 
The clinical team consists of a geriatrician, social worker and pharmacist. They will provide what is known as a “whole person” assessment including the following:  
 
Personal health history and review 
Physical assessment, including risk for falls/frailty, cognition and depression 
Behavioral/psycho-social assessment including memory issues and dementia 
Medication therapy management review  
A personalized care plan to share with other care providers 
Referrals to other providers or services, if needed 
A chronic care management program, for those who qualify 
 
The clinic asks referrals fall under two or more of the categories/conditions below; however, a spokesman for the program said clinicians will look at each individual request. Here are those categories/conditions: 
 
Age 65 or older 
Living alone 
Unexpected weight loss 
Increasing weakness 
Decreasing mobility 
Memory complaints 
Multiple chronic conditions 
Multiple chronic medications 
Frequent hospitalizations 
 
To receive an assessment, you must have a physician referral. You must also understand this assessment will not replace your primary care physician.  
 
For more information contact the Sanford Center for Aging at 775-784-6377 or email at Sanford@edu.org or visit their website at dhs.unr.edu/aging/geriatric-clinic