G60, the geriatric trauma services program at John C. Lincoln and Deer Valley Medical Centers, is designed to provide effective and expedited care for trauma patients age 60 and older.
Resources
Geriatric Trauma Services
phone: 602-870-6059
Identify and triage emergency patients
Expedite hospital admissions
Private, geriatric friendly hospital rooms
Nerve blocks for certain fractures
Minimally invasive rib planting procedures
Surgical evaluations ordered upon admission with interventions being done within 24 to 48 hours if indicated
Geriatric Care Consultations
phone: 602-906-3500
9225 N. Third St., Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Outpatient geriatric consult care for patients. Issues commonly addressed:
Dementia
Depression
Decline in function
Driving
Medications
Nutritional/weight loss concerns
Falls
Pain
Adult Day Healthcare
phone: 602-870-6374
303 E. Eva St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Seniors spend the day in an active environment with health monitoring, social services and counseling.
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Financial assistance available
Call for eligibility or tours
HonorHealth Audiology
phone: 602-788-6237
9250 N. Third St., Suite 2030, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Comprehensive audiological evaluations
Tinnitus testing and treatment
Selection and fitting of hearing aids
Provider referral may be required some services.
Geriatric Fracture Program
Available at: Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center,
Multidisciplinary care for fracture patient older than 65.
Streamlines admission
Surgery scheduled within 48 hours to improve outcomes and shorten hospital stays
Physical therapy within 24 hours of surgery
One nursing point-of-contact from admission to discharge both patients and physicians