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Aging Adult Services
Aging Adult Services
Aging Adult Services provides education, resources, and care coordination for adults age 65 and older residing in San Mateo or Santa Clara counties. Patients are offered services up to 90 days after they are discharged from Stanford Hospital or from skilled nursing facilities, to home. The Aging Adult Services team includes nurses, a gerontologist, a social worker and an occupational therapist.
Care and Treatment
Promoting Healthy Aging
You can help prevent or avoid many age-related conditions through making lifestyle changes. Encourage exercise and a healthy diet and monitor your loved one's emotional health.
Exercise for Older Adults
Encourage your parent to exercise regularly, which can mean an aerobic, resistance or balance routine for a total of 60 minutes, four or five days a week. Even a daily walk around the block is beneficial.
Regular exercise can help:
- Lower heart disease risk
- Delay the onset of diabetes
- Improve blood pressure, functional status and performance
- Reduce the risk of falls and osteoporosis
- Enhance mental health and cognitive function
Healthy Diet for Older Adults
Many older people benefit from taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Talk to your parent's doctor about supplements.
Diet recommendations may include:
- Lots of vegetables and fruits
- Fewer simple carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol
- A moderate amount of protein and dairy
- Avoid
- Artificial sweeteners
- Soda
- Processed food
Aging Adults and Emotional Health
Depression is often a factor in the aging adult population. As the caregiver, it is important to pay attention to the emotional well-being of the aging adult in your life. Seek help as needed.
Help your parent maintain good emotional health by:
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Maintaining social activities and interactions
Preventive Care for Older Adults
Preventive care for aging adults includes screenings and vaccinations.
- Vaccinations, like flu shots, are important because common illnesses affect aging adults in more significant ways.
- Schedule regular doctor visits and annual screenings for your aging adult. Hearing or vision problems may affect social interactions and quality of life, leading to isolation or depression.
- Home safety can prevent injuries due to falls. Learn more about home safety.
Common Conditions in Aging Adults
Some conditions are more common in the aging adult population. Caring for an aging family member may involve care for conditions including:
For Patients
Stanford Health Care is known worldwide for the advanced patient care provided by its doctors and staff. We also provide a wide range of guest services and amenities to our patients and visitors. Learn more about preparing for a hospital stay, billing and financial services, and our other support programs in Patients & Visitors.
Contact us
Referrals to Aging Adult Services are made internally by Stanford providers. For more information, please call 650-723-1303.