As part of the Geriatrics Medicine Service at Inova, geriatrics clinicians work closely with a patient’s physicians, nurses and therapists to maintain a safe environment, prevent complications and preserve function and dignity. In addition, the team works to improve comfort and quality of life, identify potential age-related issues, and keep communication open and coordinated among team members and family members.

Trainee Educational Resources Geriatric Documentaries (Video) Expand Content Greedy for Life The Memory Loss Tapes How to Live to be 101 Therapy (Video) Expand Content Recreational Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZKA10ZzWNE&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XJD5XDihhY&feature=youtu.be Music and Memory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erhVJGrENEo Doll / Stuffed Animal Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmKYfO86B_o Fairfax County Services for Older Adults Expand Content Adult Day Health Care Insight Memory Care Center Adult Prote

Denise Mohess, MD, is Chief of Geriatrics at Inova Fairfax Hospital Tell Us a Little Bit About the Help Program. The goal of HELP, which stands for Hospital Elder Life Program, is to maintain function for the elderly while they’re at Inova Fairfax Hospital. When elderly people are in the hospital they are at risk for loss of strength and agility, as well as confusion and delirium. HELP works to ensure that these patients leave the hospital in as good or better shape than they were when they went in. One of the most special things about HELP is that it’s all done by volunteers.

NICHE's collaborative nurse-driven approach to senior care draws on the unified expertise of an elderly patient's entire team of caregivers. Using NICHE guidelines, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, dietary staff and others work together to provide the most coordinated, effective care possible. NICHE develops expertise among clinicians by offering specialized geriatrics education in topics critical to the care of seniors, including normal changes of aging, pharmacology, nutrition, and cognition.

Health and Wellness Classes Expand Content Inova Well offers a great variety of classes especially for seniors at locations throughout Northern Virginia. Topics include exercise, wellness, grandparenting, disease management and more.  Check for classes Joanne G. Crantz, MD, Geriatric Resource Center Expand Content Inova Fairfax Hospital officially opened the Joanne G. Crantz, MD, Geriatric Resource Center in December 2010.

Let Inova Primary Care Come to You at Home The Inova Medical House Calls Program brings primary care to homebound patients who are 65 years of age or greater. Our goal is to provide quality care while supporting aging in place and optimizing resource utilization.

Inova's commitment to senior care does not end with its exceptional patient care and medical expertise. We also offer helpful and innovative programs to all seniors in Northern Virginia in areas of special importance to seniors and their families. Driving Assessment Inova Rehabilitation Center can assess your readiness to take the wheel. The Comprehensive Community Mobility Evaluation (CCME) provides one-on-one attention. Learn more Vertigo/Dizziness Clinic Disorders of the vestibular (or balance) system within the inner ear are common.

Signature Partners is a collaboration of community doctors and hospitals with Inova doctors and hospitals, all working together to transform healthcare delivery in Northern Virginia. We are a clinically integrated network, meaning our more than 1,700 doctors collaborate to bring patients the highest quality care at an affordable price. The goal of a network like ours is to ensure that patients, especially those with chronic conditions, get the care they need when they need it.

General Questions and Provider Inquiries If you would like additional information about Signature Partners or have a question please: Call our toll-free number at 1-855-744-6895 E-mail us at signaturepartners@inova.org Health Plan Member Inquiries For questions concerning eligibility, benefits, or claims, please contact your health plan directly by calling the telephone number on your ID card.