The presence of basic medical care within a residential area helps to support a growing trend of making primary care convenient to patients. Overall, the idea is cost effective by introducing preventive measures which help in early detection and education. Perhaps the biggest misconception is that the program provides a steady, convenient concept of an in-house clinic. Although it is not designed to replace an individual s current primary provider, it will complement a participant s existing plan to provide good primary care to those who have none. It s typical to sense an established loyalty which may exist between patient and physician, Spruill emphasized.
Most elderly people don t want to deal with losing something that s comfortable.
After three months, the Healthy Aging program continues to do well. Haight is currently exploring opportunities to expand the project to surrounding Charleston-area communities. She s also establishing a similar program which will provide primary care services for residents in the Johns Island area. Geriatric technician has a heart for the elderly by Cindy Abole, Public Relations Sonia Olson's smile is ready for anyone. Resident Juanita Hogan, left, looks to geriatric technician Sonia Olson as her guardian angel at Joseph Floyd Manor.