Rush geriatricians are specially trained to meet the unique health care needs of older adults. Our team provides comprehensive, personalized care to support your health and well-being as your needs evolve over time, especially if you’re navigating complex health conditions. All along the way, we work closely with you to make sure your care plan reflects your goals and priorities for health, function and independence.
The Rush Approach to Care for Older Adults
- Care centered on what matters most: We take time to understand your health goals and concerns, so your priorities guide clinical decision-making and care planning.
- A comprehensive approach: Geriatrics care considers all aspects of healthy living. Depending on your needs, we can evaluate medical concerns, memory and thinking, medications, mobility, nutrition and social support.
- Coordinated, team-based care: Our geriatricians collaborate closely with other specialists across Rush. Nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers and therapists also contribute to our coordinated, streamlined care.
- Thoughtful medication management: If you take multiple prescription medications or supplements, we’ll review the list to reduce your risk, improve effectiveness and simplify treatment whenever possible.
- Multiple locations for your convenience: You can see our team in our Chicago, Riverside and Oak Park clinics.
Meet our geriatric medicine services providers
Choosing Rush for Older Adult Care
- Nationally ranked care: U.S. News & World Report ranks Rush Geriatric Medicine Services one of the top 10 geriatrics programs in the nation, reflecting our longstanding commitment to quality and clinical excellence.
- Access to the latest research: As an academic medical center, Rush integrates research and education into patient care. Our specialists contribute to advancing the field of geriatrics by conducting clinical research and training future physicians.
- A pioneer in age-friendly care: Rush was the first health system in Illinois to be designated an Age-Friendly Health System. This recognizes our commitment to following evidence-based practices that prioritize your goals alongside safety, function and independence.
- Leaders in age-friendly care: Rush was the first in Illinois to be recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System for our commitment to providing equitable, personalized care for older adults based on their individual goals and priorities.
- Care is never one-size-fits-all: Your Rush providers listen to you and work with you on a care plan that’s built around what you consider most important to your well-being.
- One system, one team: Rush’s comprehensive array of primary care providers and specialists means your care team works together seamlessly, referrals happen quickly and your records are all in one place.
- It takes a village: Caregivers need to take care of their own physical, mental and emotional health, too. Our Caring for Caregivers program reduces caregivers’ stress, helps prevent burnout and provides connections to valuable resources.
- Convenient access: In many cases, you can see Rush experts without having to leave home, thanks to virtual visits and our Rush@Home house calls program for eligible patients.
- Wellness, lifelong learning and connecting: Helping you stay healthy and engaged is the goal of the health education, exercise classes, support groups and more available for free through Rush Generations. You can take part in programs in person, online and over the phone.
FAQs About Geriatric Medicine Services
Rush geriatricians provide personalized primary care for adults 65 and older.
Consider making an appointment with Rush Geriatrics Services if you’re 65 or older and any of the following apply: You have multiple medical conditions, take several medications, are noticing memory or mobility changes, need someone to coordinate specialty care or want help remaining independent.
As your health needs evolve, our specialists work together to support your function and quality of life. Rush brings together leading experts across specialties — including cardiology, neurology, oncology, rheumatology, ophthalmology, psychology, social work and rehabilitation — to deliver coordinated, compassionate care.
Preventive care and management of chronic conditions
- Heart and vascular care
- Diabetes management
- Osteoporosis treatment
- Parkinson’s and movement disorders care
- Respiratory care (COPD and asthma)
- Nutrition services
- Rush Generations workshops
- Rush Prevention Center programs for building healthy habits
Mobility, hearing and vision support
- Fall prevention programs through Rush Generations
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Arthritis and joint care
- Joint replacement
- Audiology and hearing services
- Vision and ophthalmology care
Cognitive and emotional wellness
- Memory evaluations
- Dementia care
- Geropsychology
- Comprehensive cognitive evaluations by Rush neuropsychologists
Cancer and palliative care
Support for caregivers and families
- Social work and community health services
- Caring for Caregivers program
- CATCH-ON educational programs about aging and health
- The Rush Center for Excellence in Aging
- Community resources, support groups and more available through Rush Generations
Physical fitness and mobility, mental well-being, connecting with others and a safe living environment are all factors in staying independent. Rush programs that can help include mobility evaluations, mental health support and free Rush Generations workshops.
Rush is a national leader in helping caregivers maintain their own physical and mental health. Caring for Caregivers provides education, resources and support in person, by phone or by video visit.
If you qualify, the Rush@Home program brings a team of primary care providers, certified medical assistants, nurses and social workers to care for you in your home.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Rush University Medical Center among the best in the nation for geriatrics care.
