{"id":1655,"date":"2026-10-15T18:30:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T18:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovarechicago.com\/reliant\/geriatric-care-chicago\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T18:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T18:30:29","slug":"geriatric-care-chicago","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/renovarechicago.com\/reliant\/geriatric-care-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Geriatric Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container alignfull kb-container kb-container--constrained kb-s-sgeria0007\" style=\"margin-top:0;--kb-container-pt:52px;--kb-container-pr:48px;--kb-container-pb:60px;--kb-container-pl:48px;--kb-container-pt-t:40px;--kb-container-pr-t:32px;--kb-container-pb-t:48px;--kb-container-pl-t:32px;--kb-container-pt-m:32px;--kb-container-pr-m:16px;--kb-container-pb-m:36px;--kb-container-pl-m:16px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\" style=\"max-width:1440px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:16px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\"><nav style=\"color:#CFE0E4;--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-elements-1 wp-block-breadcrumbs has-text-color has-small-font-size\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/renovarechicago.com\/reliant\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Geriatric Care<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--align-center\" style=\"margin-top:8px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\"><div style=\"--kb-icon-size:20px\" class=\"kb-icon kb-icon--block kb-icon--align-left wp-block-kreations-icon\"><span class=\"kb-icon__box has-text-color has-mint-color\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kb-icon__svg\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2 M9 11a4 4 0 1 0 0-8 4 4 0 0 0 0 8z M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87 M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-mint-color has-text-color kb-gs-rv-eyebrow kb-s-sgeria0002\">Primary, Geriatric &amp; Virtual Care<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-surface-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0004\">Geriatric Care for Older Adults in Chicago<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0005\" style=\"color:#EAF2F3\">Health needs can become more complex with age. Older adults may be managing several medical conditions, multiple medications, mobility changes, memory concerns, or a recent transition from the hospital or rehabilitation setting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container alignwide kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);--kb-container-gap:18px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0008\">Renovare Chicago provides personalized geriatric care that considers medical needs, medications, behavioral health, mobility, everyday functioning, and caregiver concerns together. Renovare\u2019s existing practice information also identifies geriatric and home-based medical care as part of its care model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0009\">Depending on the patient\u2019s needs, care may be provided through an office appointment, eligible home visit, or selected telehealth follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container alignwide kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);--kb-container-gap:20px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:8px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-gs-rv-eyebrow\">Geriatric care at a glance<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-grid kb-grid kb-grid--cols-4 kb-grid--cols-t-2 kb-grid--cols-m-1\" style=\"--kb-grid-row-gap:16px;--kb-grid-column-gap:16px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-surface-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria000g\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:28px;--kb-container-pr:28px;--kb-container-pb:28px;--kb-container-pl:28px;--kb-container-pt-m:24px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:24px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-accent-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria000d\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria000e\">Whole-person assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color\">Care considers medical conditions, medications, mobility, cognition, mood, and daily functioning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-surface-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria000k\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:28px;--kb-container-pr:28px;--kb-container-pb:28px;--kb-container-pl:28px;--kb-container-pt-m:24px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:24px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-accent-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria000h\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria000i\">Medication review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color\">Multiple prescriptions, over-the-counter products, and supplements can be reviewed for safety and effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-surface-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria000o\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:28px;--kb-container-pr:28px;--kb-container-pb:28px;--kb-container-pl:28px;--kb-container-pt-m:24px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:24px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-accent-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria000l\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria000m\">Home visits may be available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color\">Eligible older adults may receive medical care at home when clinically appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-surface-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria000s\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:28px;--kb-container-pr:28px;--kb-container-pb:28px;--kb-container-pl:28px;--kb-container-pt-m:24px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:24px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-accent-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria000p\">04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria000q\">Caregivers can participate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color\">Family members or caregivers may be involved with the patient\u2019s permission or appropriate legal authority.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container alignwide kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);--kb-container-gap:28px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column kb-s-sgeria000x\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:14px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color kb-gs-rv-eyebrow\">Who it\u2019s for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria000w\">When to consider geriatric care<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:18px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria000y\">A geriatric-focused appointment may be helpful when an older adult is experiencing concerns such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list renovare-dot-list\">\n<li>Managing several chronic health conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking multiple medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Falls, dizziness, or mobility changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory or thinking changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent hospitalization or rehabilitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing difficulty managing daily health needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression, anxiety, or behavioral changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing caregiver concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria000z\">These concerns often interact. For example, medications can contribute to dizziness or confusion, while changes in mobility, sleep, mood, or cognition can affect independence and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0010\">Medication review is particularly important in older adults because age-related changes and the use of multiple medications can affect how medicines work and increase the risk of adverse effects. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/medicines-and-medication-management\/taking-medicines-safely-you-age\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute on Aging<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container alignwide kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-surface-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria0018\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);--kb-container-pt:56px;--kb-container-pr:56px;--kb-container-pb:56px;--kb-container-pl:56px;--kb-container-pt-t:40px;--kb-container-pr-t:40px;--kb-container-pb-t:40px;--kb-container-pl-t:40px;--kb-container-pt-m:28px;--kb-container-pr-m:28px;--kb-container-pb-m:28px;--kb-container-pl-m:28px;--kb-container-gap:24px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0013\">How Renovare Evaluates Older Adults<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:18px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0014\">Your provider may review current medical conditions, symptoms, medications and supplements, recent hospital care, mobility, falls, memory, mood, sleep, nutrition, daily functioning, caregiver concerns, and treatment goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0015\">The evaluation is individualized rather than based on age alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0016\">Additional laboratory testing, imaging, therapy, home-health services, specialist evaluation, or another level of care may be recommended when appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container alignwide kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-sage-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria001n\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);--kb-container-pt:72px;--kb-container-pr:64px;--kb-container-pb:72px;--kb-container-pl:64px;--kb-container-pt-t:52px;--kb-container-pr-t:40px;--kb-container-pb-t:52px;--kb-container-pl-t:40px;--kb-container-pt-m:36px;--kb-container-pr-m:20px;--kb-container-pb-m:36px;--kb-container-pl-m:20px;--kb-container-gap:32px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:14px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-gs-rv-eyebrow\">How it works<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria001a\">Geriatric care may include<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-grid kb-grid kb-grid--cols-3 kb-grid--cols-t-2 kb-grid--cols-m-1\" style=\"--kb-grid-row-gap:16px;--kb-grid-column-gap:16px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-base-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria001e\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:28px;--kb-container-pr:28px;--kb-container-pb:28px;--kb-container-pl:28px;--kb-container-pt-m:24px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:24px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria001c\">Medical &amp; chronic-care follow-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Stable chronic conditions, recent health changes, home measurements, and post-hospital needs may be reviewed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-base-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria001h\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:28px;--kb-container-pr:28px;--kb-container-pb:28px;--kb-container-pl:28px;--kb-container-pt-m:24px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:24px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria001f\">Medication &amp; safety review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Medications, falls, dizziness, mobility, and other safety concerns can be evaluated together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-base-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria001k\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:28px;--kb-container-pr:28px;--kb-container-pb:28px;--kb-container-pl:28px;--kb-container-pt-m:24px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:24px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria001i\">Cognitive &amp; caregiver support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Memory changes, behavioral-health concerns, daily functioning, and caregiver observations may be assessed when appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-contrast-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria001m\">CDC\u2019s STEADI approach specifically encourages healthcare professionals to screen older adults for fall risk, assess modifiable risk factors, and intervene where appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-grid alignwide kb-grid kb-grid--cols-2 kb-grid--cols-t-1 kb-grid--cols-m-1\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);--kb-grid-row-gap:48px;--kb-grid-column-gap:112px;--kb-grid-row-gap-t:40px;--kb-grid-column-gap-t:40px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column kb-s-sgeria001t\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:24px;--kb-container-gap:14px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria001o\">Medication, falls, and mobility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Medication and mobility concerns often overlap in older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Some medications can contribute to dizziness, confusion, or other effects that increase fall risk. Both NIA and CDC identify medication review as an important consideration when evaluating falls in older adults. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/falls-and-falls-prevention\/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute on Aging<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Your provider may review medications, previous falls, dizziness, balance, walking, assistive devices, and other relevant health factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Depending on the findings, additional medical evaluation, physical or occupational therapy, medication changes, or another intervention may be recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column kb-s-sgeria001z\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:24px;--kb-container-gap:14px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria001u\">Memory and thinking changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Occasional forgetfulness does not automatically mean dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Medications, depression, sleep problems, medical illness, sensory problems, and neurologic conditions can all affect cognition. NIA notes that some medicines and combinations of medicines can contribute to memory or thinking problems in older adults. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/brain-health\/cognitive-health-and-older-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute on Aging<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Renovare can perform an initial clinical assessment and determine whether additional testing or specialist evaluation is appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Caregiver observations may be especially useful when there have been changes in memory, behavior, medication management, safety, or everyday functioning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container alignwide kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);--kb-container-gap:36px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:14px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color kb-gs-rv-eyebrow\">What to expect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0022\">What to expect at your appointment<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-grid kb-grid kb-grid--cols-3 kb-grid--cols-t-2 kb-grid--cols-m-1\" style=\"--kb-grid-row-gap:32px;--kb-grid-column-gap:32px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column kb-s-sgeria0027\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:24px;--kb-container-gap:12px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-accent-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0024\">01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0025\">Review Current Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color\">We discuss health conditions, medications, recent changes, mobility, memory, functioning, and patient or caregiver concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column kb-s-sgeria002b\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:24px;--kb-container-gap:12px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-accent-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0028\">02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0029\">Build the Care Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color\">Your provider determines whether testing, records, medication review, referrals, or additional assessment are needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column kb-s-sgeria002f\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:24px;--kb-container-gap:12px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-accent-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria002c\">03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria002d\">Plan the Next Step<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-muted-color has-text-color\">Recommendations may include treatment changes, testing, therapy, specialist care, home-based services, or office, home, or telehealth follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color has-background kb-s-sgeria002h\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\">Bring an accurate medication list and recent hospital or specialist information whenever possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-grid alignwide kb-grid kb-grid--cols-2 kb-grid--cols-t-1 kb-grid--cols-m-1 kb-grid--valign-top\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);--kb-grid-row-gap:40px;--kb-grid-column-gap:88px;--kb-grid-row-gap-t:32px;--kb-grid-column-gap-t:40px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column kb-s-sgeria002k\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:16px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria002j\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-accordion kb-accordion kb-s-sgeria002l\">\n<details name=\"kb-accordion-1\" class=\"wp-block-kreations-accordion-item kb-accordion__item\" open><summary class=\"kb-accordion__summary\"><h3 class=\"kb-accordion__title\">What is geriatric care?<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"kb-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Geriatric care focuses on health concerns that may become especially important with age, including chronic conditions, medications, mobility, cognition, behavioral health, and daily functioning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details name=\"kb-accordion-1\" class=\"wp-block-kreations-accordion-item kb-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"kb-accordion__summary\"><h3 class=\"kb-accordion__title\">Who may benefit from geriatric care?<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"kb-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Older adults managing several health conditions, multiple medications, falls, memory changes, recent hospitalization, or increasing caregiver needs may benefit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details name=\"kb-accordion-1\" class=\"wp-block-kreations-accordion-item kb-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"kb-accordion__summary\"><h3 class=\"kb-accordion__title\">Does Renovare provide home visits for older adults?<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"kb-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Eligible patients may receive medical home visits depending on clinical need, location, requested service, insurance requirements, and provider availability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details name=\"kb-accordion-1\" class=\"wp-block-kreations-accordion-item kb-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"kb-accordion__summary\"><h3 class=\"kb-accordion__title\">Can Renovare review multiple medications?<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"kb-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Yes. Medication review may include prescriptions, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and supplements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details name=\"kb-accordion-1\" class=\"wp-block-kreations-accordion-item kb-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"kb-accordion__summary\"><h3 class=\"kb-accordion__title\">Can Renovare evaluate memory concerns?<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"kb-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Renovare can provide an initial clinical assessment and recommend additional testing or specialist evaluation when appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details name=\"kb-accordion-1\" class=\"wp-block-kreations-accordion-item kb-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"kb-accordion__summary\"><h3 class=\"kb-accordion__title\">Can a caregiver participate in the appointment?<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"kb-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Yes. With the patient\u2019s permission or appropriate legal authority, caregivers may participate in care discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-grid alignwide kb-grid kb-grid--cols-1 kb-grid--cols-t-1 kb-grid--cols-m-1\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);--kb-grid-row-gap:20px;--kb-grid-column-gap:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-sage-background-color has-background kb-s-sgeria0035\" style=\"--kb-container-pt:36px;--kb-container-pr:36px;--kb-container-pb:36px;--kb-container-pl:36px;--kb-container-pt-m:24px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:24px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-primary-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0030\">Telehealth and caregiver participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">Selected follow-up appointments may be appropriate for secure telehealth, including medication review, results discussions, caregiver consultations, and certain chronic-care check-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">An office or home visit may be preferable when a physical examination, reliable vital signs, mobility assessment, or direct observation is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\">With patient permission or appropriate legal authority, family members and caregivers may participate and provide information that helps the provider understand changes occurring outside the appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0034\"><a href=\"https:\/\/renovarechicago.com\/reliant\/telehealth-services-illinois\/\">Explore Telehealth Services \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container alignwide kb-container has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background kb-s-sgeria003i\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);margin-bottom:clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px);--kb-container-pt:64px;--kb-container-pr:64px;--kb-container-pb:64px;--kb-container-pl:64px;--kb-container-pt-t:48px;--kb-container-pr-t:48px;--kb-container-pb-t:48px;--kb-container-pl-t:48px;--kb-container-pt-m:36px;--kb-container-pr-m:24px;--kb-container-pb-m:36px;--kb-container-pl-m:24px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-grid kb-grid kb-grid--cols-2 kb-grid--cols-t-1 kb-grid--cols-m-1 kb-grid--valign-center\" style=\"--kb-grid-row-gap:32px;--kb-grid-column-gap:56px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column\" style=\"--kb-container-gap:16px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text kb-s-sgeria0037\">Request a geriatric care home appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-on-dark-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0038\">If you or a family member is managing multiple health conditions, medications, mobility concerns, memory changes, or increasing care needs, Renovare can help determine an appropriate next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-on-dark-color has-text-color kb-s-sgeria0039\">You do not need to decide in advance whether an office, home, or telehealth appointment is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--wrap\" style=\"margin-top:8px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-kreations-button kb-button wp-element-button kb-gs-rv-btn kb-gs-rv-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/renovarechicago.com\/reliant\/contact\/#request\">Request an Appointment<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-kreations-button kb-button wp-element-button kb-gs-rv-btn kb-gs-rv-btn-outline-light\" href=\"tel:+17734176071\">Call (773) 417-6071<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text has-text-color kb-s-sgeria003d\" style=\"color:#D5E3E6;margin-top:8px\">Submitting a request does not establish a patient-provider relationship or guarantee home-visit eligibility, treatment, referral, or insurance coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kreations-container kb-container kb-container--flex kb-container--column has-background kb-s-sgeria003g\" style=\"background-color:rgba(251, 247, 242, 0.08);--kb-container-pt:24px;--kb-container-pr:24px;--kb-container-pb:24px;--kb-container-pl:24px;--kb-container-gap:10px\"><div class=\"kb-container__inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-kreations-text kb-text\"><strong>Not an emergency service.<\/strong> For an immediate medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency 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