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Dr. Brenda Estrada Geriatrician · Ciudad Juárez

Geriatric service

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Ciudad Juárez

A complete evaluation to understand needs, risks and care priorities.

  • Office and home visits
  • Bring someone with you
  • Written plan

When to consult

When should you ask for a comprehensive assessment?

It is the ideal starting point from age 60, and especially useful when several things are happening at once and no doctor is looking at the whole picture.

When to consult

  • You live with several conditions and see different doctors.
  • You take five or more medications a day.
  • You have noticed changes in memory, mood, weight or the way you walk.
  • You want to prevent problems early, even if you feel well today.

Before your visit

  • Gather recent test results, prescriptions and hospital discharge summaries.
  • Bring every medication: a list or the boxes, supplements and herbal products included.
  • If possible, come with a relative who knows you well.

Important points

  • The first assessment takes longer than a conventional visit.
  • Do not stop any medication on your own before the appointment.
  • If you use glasses or a hearing aid, bring them: they are part of the evaluation.

During the visit

What is evaluated during the visit?

01 Full medical history and review of every diagnosis
02 Physical exam and vital signs, including sitting and standing blood pressure
03 Memory, attention and mood testing
04 Gait, balance, strength and fall risk
05 Nutrition, sleep, continence, vision and hearing
06 Support network and the caregiver situation
07 Medication by medication review
08 The person's own priorities and goals

Step by step

From assessment to a practical plan

01

Book your visit

By WhatsApp or phone. We confirm the time and the current fee before closing the appointment.

02

Prepare your documents

ID, recent test results, prescriptions and every medication, supplements included.

03

The assessment, unhurried

We talk unhurriedly and run the memory, gait, mood and nutrition tests that apply.

04

Written plan and follow-up

You leave with your instructions explained, the treatment adjustments and the date of the next check.

Expected results

What you can expect from this care

Every person progresses differently; these are realistic goals, adjusted at each follow-up.

Short term
  • Diagnoses sorted by priority
  • A cleaned up, clear medication list
  • The family's questions answered
Medium term
  • Improvement in the symptoms affecting daily life
  • Fewer medication side effects
  • Exercise and nutrition routine underway
Long term
  • Function and independence preserved
  • Fewer crises, ER visits and admissions
  • A plan that evolves with the person

Scientific backing

Trustworthy, verifiable sources

The recommendations on this page follow the guidance of these organizations:

Educational content: it does not replace an individual medical assessment.

Request a comprehensive geriatric assessment

Message me on WhatsApp: I answer personally and we book the right assessment, at the office or at home.

Contact

Leave your details and I will call you during office hours.

Office hours Monday to Friday · 3:00 to 8:00 pmSaturday · 9:00 am to 1:00 pmSunday · closed

Phone and WhatsApp 656 582 1954

Is this an emergency? Chest pain, trouble breathing or a fall with a hard blow do not wait for an appointment: go to the emergency department or call 911.

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Who is the consultation for?

Please do not share clinical data here: we go through it in consultation.

From the blog

Related notes

The questions that come up most in consultation, explained calmly and without jargon.

Frequently asked questions

About this service

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How long does the assessment take?

Longer than a conventional visit: it covers history, function, memory, nutrition, mood and medications. The exact duration is given when booking.

Should someone come along?

It is recommended. Someone close provides valuable information and helps follow through on the plan.

How often is it repeated?

It depends: stable patients are usually reviewed once or twice a year; sooner after a significant change in health.