Senior Healthcare Services in Northeast Ohio | Summa Health
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Senior Healthcare Services in Northeast Ohio | Summa Health
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Senior Health Care
Nationally recognized for our model of care, Summa Health Senior Health offers integrated services at every level that older adults need.
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Appointments
330.375.4100
General Inquiries
330.375.3000
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About Senior Health
Senior Health Services
Meet Our Team
Locations
About Senior Health
Summa Health Senior Health provides specialized medical care tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by the aging population, typically those aged 65 and older. Our integrated approach to senior healthcare enhances quality, access and outcomes for this patient population. At Summa, we are committed to enhancing the overall health and well-being of older adults, with a focus on maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life.
Our care model is designed around four areas of focus:
What Matters:
Know and align care with each patient’s specific health outcomes goals and care preferences
Medication:
Use medication, if necessary, that does not interfere with What Matters to the patient, Mobility or Mentation
Mentation:
Prevent, identify, treat and manage dementia, depression and delirium across all settings of care
Mobility:
Ensure safe movement in one’s environment in order to maintain function and preserve independence
To support these focus areas, we provide:
Thorough assessments of physical, mental and emotional health
Management of multiple conditions
Medication management
Cognitive care
Falls prevention
Nutrition and weight maintenance guidance
The Senior Health team collaborates with other healthcare professionals, such as primary care, to provide holistic care for older adults. Our goals include:
Keeping patients active and healthy in their homes
Slowing down memory loss and maintaining quality of life
Shorter hospital stays when they are needed
Fewer return trips to the hospital
Reduced emergency department visits
Less medications associated with a high risk of side effects for seniors
Fewer post-discharge permanent nursing home placements
Our team is renowned for advances made in the study of aging and the science of geriatric medicine. It serves as a model of care for dozens of other healthcare organizations nationwide.
Senior Health Services
Outpatient
Summa Health offers a number of coordinated clinical services on an outpatient basis as well as information and tools to help older adults optimize their health and improve day-to-day functioning.
Learn more
Facility-Based Geriatric Care
Sometimes when an older patient leaves the hospital, they still require medical care, just not in a hospital setting. Summa Health’s Senior Health team works closely with many area nursing homes, skilled nursing units and assisted living facilities through our Post-Acute Care Division to provide transitional care for these patients.
Learn more
Emergency Room Care
Many seniors have different healthcare requirements due to complex medical conditions. Those requirements still need to be addressed, even during an emergency. The Summa Health System—Akron Campus emergency room is staffed by clinicians and emergency medicine physicians who participate in ongoing geriatric education.
Learn more
In Home Care
For patients with chronic, severe illnesses, we offer health services for some older patients in the convenience of their homes.
Learn more
Inpatient Care
Older adults who require hospitalization often have multiple chronic health conditions that require special care. Our geriatric inpatient programs are specifically designed to meet these complex needs in a hospital setting.
Learn more
When is it time to seek senior healthcare services?
Find out if you or a loved one may need to seek the help of a doctor who specializes in the treatment of older adults. Take the assessment; it only takes two minutes to complete.
Take the assessment
Recognition
Summa Health’s Senior Health has been recognized for our continuous work to improve the quality of life of the patients we serve. Because of efforts to equitably provide effective, patient-centered, timely, safe and efficient care for the senior population, Summa Health has received the following awards and accreditations.
Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
In 2023, Summa Health System – Akron Campus once again received Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The Akron Campus Emergency Department has achieved the bronze standard— Level 3 GEDA accreditation.
The GEDA is a voluntary program that identifies hospitals excelling in geriatric care. The accreditation displays how the Akron Campus recognizes that one-size emergency care does not fit all and demonstrates Summa Health’s focus on delivering the highest standards of emergency care for our communities’ older adults.
Age-Friendly
The Summa Senior Health Center achieved the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) designation for Age-Friendly in 2020.
For more information about our senior healthcare services, or to make an appointment, call
330.375.4100
.
Meet Our Team
Summa Health Senior Health is comprised of geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers and pharmacists trained in the care for older adults. Our team of experts is able to offer a broad breadth of knowledge and valuable expertise.
View All Team Members
Specialty Training
As America ages, there will be an increased need for physicians who have the training and clinical experience needed to treat older patients. The U.S. is facing a serious shortage in the number of geriatricians with the skills and training required to effectively care for frail, complex older adult patients who have multiple chronic conditions. There also are critical shortages of geropsychiatrists, geriatrics nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other professionals with certifications in geriatrics.
Attracting sufficient numbers of potential healthcare professionals to the practice of geriatric medicine is a challenge. That’s why the following programs offered by Summa Health are so important:
Geriatric medicine fellowships
Hospice and Palliative medicine fellowships
Pain Management and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency Program
Resources
Frequently Asked Senior Health Questions
Read our list of frequently asked questions regarding Senior Health. We've compiled a list of top questions asked. We're here to help!
Learn more
How to Care for Aging Parents or Loved Ones [Podcast]
In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Ruff leads a discussion focusing on advice for caregivers of aging parents/relatives.
Learn more
Neurological Disorders: Take Strides To Reduce Your Fall Risk
Summa Health offers three steps patients with neurological disorders can take to reduce their risk for falls and fall-related injuries.
Learn more
Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Early warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Memory loss, change in personality, withdrawal from social activity, word confusion, trouble thinking.
Learn more
Fall Prevention for Seniors [Podcast]
Join Dr. Rathna Shenoy, Amy Hirnikl, Education and Injury Prevention Coordinator, and Alexandra Carpenter, Trauma Program Manager, to discuss fall prevention for seniors.
Learn more
Grief Resources
These articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey.
Learn more
Care Stories
Gail Coup, Senior Health Patient Testimonial
Clarence Phillips, House Call Patient Testimonial
Locations
Summa Health Senior Health Center
Summa Health System – Akron Campus
75 Arch St, Suite G2
Akron, OH 44304
View on map.
330.375.4100
Summa Health System – Barberton Campus
201 5th St NE, Suite 15
Barberton, OH 44203
View on map.
330.375.4100
Summa Health Green Medical Center
1835 Franks Parkway
Uniontown, OH 44685
View on map.
330.375.4100
Summa Health Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center
195 Wadsworth Rd., Clinical Specialties Suite
Wadsworth, OH 44281
View on map.
330.375.4100
Summa Health Physician House Calls Services
Summa Health System – Akron Campus
75 Arch St., Suite G2
Akron, OH 44304
View on map.
330.375.4100
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Options to Request an Appointment
If your situation is an emergency, call 911.
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Skip to main content.
Senior Health Care
Nationally recognized for our model of care, Summa Health Senior Health offers integrated services at every level that older adults need.
Find a Doctor
Schedule an Appointment
Appointments
330.375.4100
General Inquiries
330.375.3000
Explore This Section
About Senior Health
Senior Health Services
Meet Our Team
Locations
About Senior Health
Summa Health Senior Health provides specialized medical care tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by the aging population, typically those aged 65 and older. Our integrated approach to senior healthcare enhances quality, access and outcomes for this patient population. At Summa, we are committed to enhancing the overall health and well-being of older adults, with a focus on maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life.
Our care model is designed around four areas of focus:
What Matters:
Know and align care with each patient’s specific health outcomes goals and care preferences
Medication:
Use medication, if necessary, that does not interfere with What Matters to the patient, Mobility or Mentation
Mentation:
Prevent, identify, treat and manage dementia, depression and delirium across all settings of care
Mobility:
Ensure safe movement in one’s environment in order to maintain function and preserve independence
To support these focus areas, we provide:
Thorough assessments of physical, mental and emotional health
Management of multiple conditions
Medication management
Cognitive care
Falls prevention
Nutrition and weight maintenance guidance
The Senior Health team collaborates with other healthcare professionals, such as primary care, to provide holistic care for older adults. Our goals include:
Keeping patients active and healthy in their homes
Slowing down memory loss and maintaining quality of life
Shorter hospital stays when they are needed
Fewer return trips to the hospital
Reduced emergency department visits
Less medications associated with a high risk of side effects for seniors
Fewer post-discharge permanent nursing home placements
Our team is renowned for advances made in the study of aging and the science of geriatric medicine. It serves as a model of care for dozens of other healthcare organizations nationwide.
Senior Health Services
Outpatient
Summa Health offers a number of coordinated clinical services on an outpatient basis as well as information and tools to help older adults optimize their health and improve day-to-day functioning.
Learn more
Facility-Based Geriatric Care
Sometimes when an older patient leaves the hospital, they still require medical care, just not in a hospital setting. Summa Health’s Senior Health team works closely with many area nursing homes, skilled nursing units and assisted living facilities through our Post-Acute Care Division to provide transitional care for these patients.
Learn more
Emergency Room Care
Many seniors have different healthcare requirements due to complex medical conditions. Those requirements still need to be addressed, even during an emergency. The Summa Health System—Akron Campus emergency room is staffed by clinicians and emergency medicine physicians who participate in ongoing geriatric education.
Learn more
In Home Care
For patients with chronic, severe illnesses, we offer health services for some older patients in the convenience of their homes.
Learn more
Inpatient Care
Older adults who require hospitalization often have multiple chronic health conditions that require special care. Our geriatric inpatient programs are specifically designed to meet these complex needs in a hospital setting.
Learn more
When is it time to seek senior healthcare services?
Find out if you or a loved one may need to seek the help of a doctor who specializes in the treatment of older adults. Take the assessment; it only takes two minutes to complete.
Take the assessment
Recognition
Summa Health’s Senior Health has been recognized for our continuous work to improve the quality of life of the patients we serve. Because of efforts to equitably provide effective, patient-centered, timely, safe and efficient care for the senior population, Summa Health has received the following awards and accreditations.
Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
In 2023, Summa Health System – Akron Campus once again received Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The Akron Campus Emergency Department has achieved the bronze standard— Level 3 GEDA accreditation.
The GEDA is a voluntary program that identifies hospitals excelling in geriatric care. The accreditation displays how the Akron Campus recognizes that one-size emergency care does not fit all and demonstrates Summa Health’s focus on delivering the highest standards of emergency care for our communities’ older adults.
Age-Friendly
The Summa Senior Health Center achieved the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) designation for Age-Friendly in 2020.
For more information about our senior healthcare services, or to make an appointment, call
330.375.4100
.
Meet Our Team
Summa Health Senior Health is comprised of geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers and pharmacists trained in the care for older adults. Our team of experts is able to offer a broad breadth of knowledge and valuable expertise.
View All Team Members
Specialty Training
As America ages, there will be an increased need for physicians who have the training and clinical experience needed to treat older patients. The U.S. is facing a serious shortage in the number of geriatricians with the skills and training required to effectively care for frail, complex older adult patients who have multiple chronic conditions. There also are critical shortages of geropsychiatrists, geriatrics nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other professionals with certifications in geriatrics.
Attracting sufficient numbers of potential healthcare professionals to the practice of geriatric medicine is a challenge. That’s why the following programs offered by Summa Health are so important:
Geriatric medicine fellowships
Hospice and Palliative medicine fellowships
Pain Management and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency Program
Resources
Frequently Asked Senior Health Questions
Read our list of frequently asked questions regarding Senior Health. We've compiled a list of top questions asked. We're here to help!
Learn more
How to Care for Aging Parents or Loved Ones [Podcast]
In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Ruff leads a discussion focusing on advice for caregivers of aging parents/relatives.
Learn more
Neurological Disorders: Take Strides To Reduce Your Fall Risk
Summa Health offers three steps patients with neurological disorders can take to reduce their risk for falls and fall-related injuries.
Learn more
Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Early warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Memory loss, change in personality, withdrawal from social activity, word confusion, trouble thinking.
Learn more
Fall Prevention for Seniors [Podcast]
Join Dr. Rathna Shenoy, Amy Hirnikl, Education and Injury Prevention Coordinator, and Alexandra Carpenter, Trauma Program Manager, to discuss fall prevention for seniors.
Learn more
Grief Resources
These articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey.
Learn more
Care Stories
Gail Coup, Senior Health Patient Testimonial
Clarence Phillips, House Call Patient Testimonial
Locations
Summa Health Senior Health Center
Summa Health System – Akron Campus
75 Arch St, Suite G2
Akron, OH 44304
View on map.
330.375.4100
Summa Health System – Barberton Campus
201 5th St NE, Suite 15
Barberton, OH 44203
View on map.
330.375.4100
Summa Health Green Medical Center
1835 Franks Parkway
Uniontown, OH 44685
View on map.
330.375.4100
Summa Health Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center
195 Wadsworth Rd., Clinical Specialties Suite
Wadsworth, OH 44281
View on map.
330.375.4100
Summa Health Physician House Calls Services
Summa Health System – Akron Campus
75 Arch St., Suite G2
Akron, OH 44304
View on map.
330.375.4100
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Options to Request an Appointment
If your situation is an emergency, call 911.
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