As the baby boomer population begins to age, it becomes crucial for them to monitor their health closely, and Florida Hospital Apopka recently implemented an all-inclusive program that offers services specifically tailored to aging adults. In order to respond to the wellness and health care needs of the aging adult community, The Comprehensive Aging Assessment Center (CAAC) at Florida Hospital Apopka allows aging adults the opportunity to receive a comprehensive evaluation of their health at one convenient location.
Designed to bring together multiple clinical disciplines to better assess the medical and social needs of the at-risk aging adult, the CAAC at Florida Hospital Apopka is unique to Central Florida. Memory, mobility, social needs, incontinence, vision, hearing and depression are among the different assessments that the CAAC offers patients.
“As adults age, it becomes more and more important for them to be proactive about their health,” said Dr. Jason Salagubang, leader of the CAAC. “Because this program is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team, we are able to help patients optimize their overall well-being. This one-of-a-kind service in the Orlando community is so imperative because it offers aging adults a more convenient option – rather than visiting numerous specialists to get answers about their health, they can come to us to see different specialists in one location.”
Dr. Jason Salagubang, a board certified Family Medicine Physician trained in geriatrics, leads a team of geriatric specialists, pharmacists, physical therapists and geriatric social workers. Dr. Salagubang is able to perform comprehensive assessments in order to offer in-depth diagnostic and medical information to patients’ primary care physicians. His team is also experienced in providing rehabilitation, medical counseling, nutritional screening and other lifestyle recommendations to patients.
The CAAC services are covered by most insurance providers and are offered at Florida Hospital Apopka in the Medical Office Building.