At Blue Ridge Cardiology and Internal Medicine, we understand the unique and complex health needs that often come with aging. Our geriatric care services are designed to support the whole person—physically, emotionally, and socially—while helping older adults maintain independence and quality of life.
We proudly serve patients in Elkin and also provide care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties.
Geriatric medicine is a specialized field focused on promoting health and treating disease in older adults. Patients often face multiple, coexisting health concerns as they age, and they may respond differently to illness or medication than younger adults.
That’s why geriatricians take a comprehensive, individualized approach—coordinating care plans that account for chronic conditions, cognitive health, mobility, medications, and social support.
All geriatricians are board-certified in Internal Medicine and undergo additional training to specialize in caring for the aging population.
Palliative care is a specialized area of medicine that improves the quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness. It focuses on relieving symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or shortness of breath, while also supporting emotional well-being, advance care planning, and coordination of services.
At Blue Ridge, our providers integrate palliative care into the treatment plans of patients with complex or long-term illnesses—whether they’re receiving care in our office or in a nursing facility.
In addition to office visits, our physicians also serve as attending providers in nursing homes and assisted living communities throughout our region. Services include:
As an independent, locally owned practice, we offer:
