For an older adult living with several chronic conditions, a long medication list can be a sign that the healthcare system is actively managing multiple health problems. However, this long list of medications can also create its own problems. A patient may take one medication for blood pressure, another for diabetes, several medications for cardiovascular […]

Modern primary care has become increasingly sophisticated at measuring health. Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, medication adherence, hospital admissions, screening rates, and countless other indicators provide clinicians valuable information about a patient’s condition. But there is a fundamental limitation to clinical measurement: not everything that matters to a patient can be captured on a chart.

A hospital admission is sometimes unavoidable. A serious infection, acute cardiac event, major injury, or sudden deterioration can require a level of care that simply cannot be provided in a primary care setting. This is where Primary Medical Care Center in Pompano Beach has an opportunity to make a measurable difference. Reducing hospital utilization is

Older adults are more likely to live with chronic illnesses, take multiple medications, and experience physical changes that can produce many of the same symptoms. But occasionally the most important part of the patient’s story is not physical. Depression, anxiety, prolonged grief, and other mental-health concerns can manifest through changes in the body and everyday

For older adults living with high blood pressure, dietary changes can be one of the most effective ways to improve cardiovascular health. Yet knowing what to eat and actually changing the way someone eats are two very different things. That distinction is especially important in older adults. A recommendation such as “follow the DASH diet”