Geriatric Care in Missouri City, TX

Medication Review for Older Adults

Medication review is one of the most important parts of senior primary care. Older adults may take prescriptions from multiple providers, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, pain relievers, sleep aids, blood pressure medicines, diabetes medications, cholesterol medications, or medications for other chronic conditions.

During a visit, your provider may review what medications you take, what each medication is for, whether refills are appropriate, whether side effects may be present, whether lab monitoring is needed, and whether specialist records should be reviewed.

Patients are encouraged to bring medication bottles or an updated medication list to each visit whenever possible.

Helpful Medication Checklist

• Prescription medications
• Over-the-counter medicines
• Vitamins and supplements
• Medication allergy list
• Pharmacy information
• Recent hospital or specialist medication changes
• Home blood pressure or blood sugar logs if available

Fall-Risk, Mobility and Home Safety Discussion

Falls can have a major impact on independence and quality of life for older adults. A primary care visit can help identify concerns such as dizziness, balance problems, weakness, medication side effects, vision changes, foot problems, neuropathy, low blood pressure symptoms, or home safety concerns.

Houston Medics can discuss fall-risk factors, mobility concerns, medication-related dizziness, assistive device questions, and when physical therapy, specialist referral, or additional evaluation may be appropriate.

If a fall causes severe pain, head injury, loss of consciousness, confusion, weakness, trouble walking, or serious injury, emergency evaluation may be needed.

Memory, Mood, Sleep and Caregiver Concerns

Older adults and families may have questions about memory changes, mood changes, sleep problems, fatigue, confusion, medication side effects, appetite changes, or changes in daily function.

These concerns can have many possible causes, including medication effects, sleep problems, depression or anxiety, thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies, infections, dehydration, chronic illness, or neurologic conditions.

Geriatric Care Led by Mahnoor Hashmi, MD

Geriatric care at Houston Medics is led by Mahnoor Hashmi, MD, a primary care physician serving patients in Missouri City, Sienna, Riverstone, Fresno, Arcola, Sugar Land, Stafford, Richmond, and surrounding communities.

Dr. Hashmi focuses on preventive care, annual physical exams, chronic disease management, sick visits, medication follow-ups, and long-term patient relationships. Her approach helps older adults and families review medications, understand lab results, discuss chronic conditions, and follow a practical care plan.