Geriatric medicine

We provide a clinical service for the frail elderly, particularly those with chronic disease. We care for acutely ill elderly patients and provide a consultation service to other departments on aged care matters.

Our physicians also care for patients at Bentley Health Service (BHS) and St John of God Hospital in Mount Lawley (Royal Perth Hospital Inner City Geriatric Service).

Our services include:

• assessment and restorative units
• acute geriatric medicine and consulting services geriatric day therapy
• speciality clinics for memory, continence and falls
• community outreach.