Wellness Programs

Geriatric Care

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Primary care that moves at your pace

Getting older changes what good medical care looks like. Visits often need to cover more ground, medications can pile up over the years, and small changes in balance or memory deserve real attention rather than a passing mention. At PremCare Family Medical Center in Orlando, Dr. Rasool provides primary care for older adults that takes the time these visits actually require, rather than rushing through a checklist.

Dr. Rasool has cared for Orlando families for more than two decades, which means many of his senior patients are people he has known for years. That kind of continuity matters especially as care becomes more complex — he already understands your history, your baseline, and what is normal for you, so it is easier to notice when something changes. For patients without a longstanding relationship with a physician, establishing care now builds exactly that kind of foundation for the years ahead.

What senior-focused care includes

Care for older adults is rarely about one issue. It is about managing several things at once, in a way that keeps the whole picture in view.

  • Unhurried visits that leave room to discuss more than one concern, rather than limiting each appointment to a single issue.
  • Comprehensive medication review, looking at every prescription, over-the-counter product, and supplement together to catch interactions or medications that may no longer be needed.
  • Chronic condition management, coordinating care for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and other conditions that often overlap in older adults.
  • Fall-risk awareness, including conversations about balance, strength, vision, and home safety factors that contribute to falls.
  • Cognitive and memory check-ins, so changes in thinking or memory are discussed openly and tracked over time rather than dismissed as “just getting older.”
  • Family involvement, when a patient wants a spouse, adult child, or caregiver included in appointments and care planning.

Why this kind of care matters

Many of the health risks that matter most for older adults build up gradually, and they often involve more than one system working against each other at once. A medication added for one condition can affect another. A minor balance issue can become a serious fall. A missed sign of cognitive change can go unaddressed for months without a doctor who is paying close attention across visits. Senior-focused primary care is designed to catch these overlapping issues before they compound.

There is also real value in simply having enough time. Older adults often have more to discuss at each visit — several medications to review, multiple conditions to track, and questions that take a moment to work through. Dr. Rasool structures these visits to allow for that, so nothing important gets rushed past because the clock ran out. The goal is straightforward: help you stay as healthy, safe, and independent as possible, for as long as possible, with a physician who is paying attention to the whole picture over time.

Schedule your visit

If you or a loved one could benefit from primary care that takes the time older adults deserve, Dr. Rasool and the team at PremCare Family Medical Center are here to help. Call (407) 380-1428 to schedule an appointment and start building a plan for healthy, independent aging.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

At what age should I switch to a doctor who focuses on senior care?

There is no single cutoff, and many patients simply continue seeing Dr. Rasool as their needs evolve with age. What matters more than a birthday is whether your visits are keeping pace with changes in your health — new medications, a fall, a memory concern, or simply managing several conditions at once. If you are in your 60s or beyond and feel like your care has gotten more complicated, it is a good time to talk with us about a more senior-focused approach to your visits.

Can you review all my medications, even ones prescribed by other doctors?

Yes. Bring a full list, or the bottles themselves, of everything you take, including prescriptions from specialists, over-the-counter products, and supplements. Dr. Rasool will look at the complete picture to check for interactions, duplications, or medications that may no longer be necessary. This kind of review is one of the most valuable things we can do for older patients, since medication lists tend to grow over the years without anyone stepping back to look at the whole list together.

Can a family member be involved in my parent's care?

Absolutely, when the patient wants that involvement. Many families find it helpful for an adult child or caregiver to join appointments, especially when there is a lot of information to track or decisions to make together. With the patient's permission, Dr. Rasool is glad to include family in conversations about diagnoses, medications, and care plans, and to help everyone stay on the same page between visits.


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