Senior Health (Geriatric Medicine)
About senior health at Main Line Health
We’re committed to serving older adults — plus their loved ones and caregivers — by providing free information and friendly assistance that meets your specific needs or preferences.
We’re here to provide personalized care that adapts with you as you age. Whether that means regular medical exams, in-home assessments or long-term hospital care, we have the resources and experienced care team to help. We’re especially sensitive to the health care needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers.
Our licensed social workers can answer questions and connect callers with health care services and community organizations, including:
- Physician referrals and appointments
- Social and psychosocial support
- In-home care
- Educational and screening programs
Fall prevention programs
Each year, it is estimated that one in four adults, age 65 or older, is injured in a fall. One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or head trauma.
Most falls are caused by a combination of risk factors including balance disorders, physical weakness, vision problems, and home hazards.
The good news is, balance disorders are often treatable, and many falls are preventable. At Main Line Health, we offer free classes for older adults and their families to learn about preventing falls.
Age-Friendly Health Systems is an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA).
As part of our commitment to a superior care experience for seniors, their families and caregivers, five of our facilities—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr, Paoli, Riddle and Bryn Mawr Rehab hospitals—have received Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) designation. This nurse-led model, with a focus on patient- and family-centered care, addresses issues unique to older people with a commitment to improving care outcomes. Our care team, including nurses certified in gerontology, has special skills, training and sensitivity when it comes to elder care.
Main Line Health—simply superior care for seniors.
Our Locations
East Norriton – 4 West Township Line Road
Riddle Hospital
Springfield - Springfield Square
Conshohocken - Spring Mill
825 Old Lancaster Road
Main Line Health Collegeville
Main Line Health Exton Square
Main Line Health Newtown Square
Shannondell at Valley Forge
Bryn Mawr - 933 Haverford Road
Roxborough - Ridge Avenue
Downingtown - Mill Town Square
Narberth - Montgomery Avenue
Media - Flagship Corporate Center
Guthriesville - Horseshoe Pike
Aston - Pennell Road
Havertown - West Chester Pike
Paoli – 250 West Lancaster Avenue
Royersford - Limerick Medical Building
City Avenue
Drexel Hill - Garrett Road
West Chester - McDermott Drive
Lafayette Hill - Germantown Pike
Main Line HealthCare in Wynnewood
135 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Main Line Health King of Prussia
Main Line Health Broomall
West Chester - Westtown Business Center
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Main Line Health Concordville
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