Maine has the highest percentage of people aged 65 and older in the United States. At MaineHealth Geriatric Care, our goal is to improve the health and well-being of older adults in the communities we serve.
Compassionate care for older adults
Our comprehensive services are provided by specially-trained care team members with experience in the unique health needs of older adults.
Hospital-based Care
Hospitalized older adults often have multiple chronic health conditions. MaineHealth Geriatric Care meets these complex needs at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland
Outpatient Care
MaineHealth Geriatric Care also provides coordinated outpatient services and support to help older adults optimize their health and improve day-to-day functioning.
Mary Carol's Story
Mary Carol was in a nursing home for two years after a medical emergency left her unable to live at home. Learn more about how we helped her return home.
Community Partnerships
We all need supportive relationships and this is especially true as we age. Local geriatric care facilities, community programs and support groups provide important resources that help older adults age with dignity and maintain community connections.
MaineHealth Geriatric Care partners with Southern Maine Agency on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association and Partnership for Healthy Aging to offer educational programs and support groups designed to help older adults and their families cope with issues related to aging.
Our geriatric specialists also provide care onsite in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This care coordination and clinical oversight helps older adults transition from one health care setting to another - such as an acute hospitalization to a skilled nursing facility. In addition to nursing home care and assisted living care, our geriatricians also see patients at New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland.
