Care for older adults
Primary Care for Older Adults in Richmond, TX
Internal medicine care for seniors that keeps medications manageable, protects independence and coordinates the specialists you see.
What is geriatric primary care?
Geriatric primary care is health care focused on the needs of older adults. It covers the same things as any primary care, such as checkups, screenings and chronic conditions, with extra attention to issues that become more common with age: multiple medications, falls, memory changes, hearing and vision, and staying independent at home.
At Lifecare Primary Medical in Richmond, older adults are cared for by Samira Khan, MD, an internal medicine physician, and our care team. Internists are trained in adult medicine, including the complex health needs of older patients.
What we focus on
Priorities in senior primary care
Medication safety
Many older adults take five or more medicines. We review all of them, including over-the-counter products, to cut duplicates, avoid risky combinations and simplify where possible.
Chronic conditions
Ongoing care for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, thyroid and kidney conditions. Chronic disease management
Falls and mobility
Questions about balance, dizziness, past falls and home safety, plus a look at medications that can cause unsteadiness.
Memory and mood
Attention to memory changes, confusion, depression and sleep problems, with evaluation and referral when needed.
Prevention
Screenings, bone health and vaccines recommended for older adults. Preventive care
Planning ahead
Conversations about health goals and advance care planning, so your wishes are known.
Why it matters
Why older adults benefit from coordinated care
With age, health conditions tend to overlap. A heart medication may affect the kidneys, a sleep aid may raise the risk of falls, and a new specialist may not know what another one prescribed. A primary care physician who sees the whole picture can catch these problems and keep everyone working from the same plan.
Family members and caregivers are welcome at visits. Having another person there often helps with remembering instructions and sharing observations about changes at home.
Your physician
Samira Khan, MD
Internal Medicine · Lifecare Primary Medical
Dr. Khan focuses on internal medicine, preventive care and chronic disease management for adults. She is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and coordinates closely with area specialists.
Visits
What to expect at a senior care visit
- A full medication review. Please bring every bottle, including vitamins, supplements and over-the-counter medicines.
- Vital signs and exam. Blood pressure, weight and an exam focused on your concerns.
- Function and safety. Questions about daily activities, falls, driving and home safety.
- Screening and vaccines. A review of which screenings still make sense and which vaccines are recommended.
- Coordination. Updates from your specialists and referrals when needed.
Medicare wellness visits
If you have Medicare, you may be eligible for a yearly Annual Wellness Visit focused on prevention planning. Our staff can help you understand what your plan covers; please call 281-712-7757.
When to seek emergency care
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for sudden confusion, signs of stroke such as face drooping, arm weakness or trouble speaking, chest pain, severe shortness of breath, a fall with a head injury or inability to get up, or a sudden inability to walk. Call our office the same day for new dizziness, a minor fall, or a change in memory or behavior that worries you or your family.
Our location
Visit Our Richmond Clinic
Our Richmond clinic on South Peek Road cares for older adults from Richmond, Aliana, Grand Mission, Mission Bend, Katy and nearby communities.
Lifecare Primary Medical
7103 South Peek Road, Suite 520
Richmond, TX 77407
281-712-7757
Office hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Common questions
Senior care questions
Do I need a geriatrician, or can an internist care for me?
Most older adults are cared for well by an internal medicine or primary care physician. A geriatrician may be helpful for very complex situations, and we can refer you if needed.
Can my family member come to appointments?
Yes. Family members and caregivers are welcome and often helpful.
How can I lower my risk of falling?
Staying active, reviewing medications that cause dizziness, checking vision, and making the home safer all help. We can talk through your specific risks at your visit.
Do you offer Medicare Annual Wellness Visits?
Please call our office to confirm coverage and scheduling for your Medicare plan.
What should I bring to my first visit?
All of your medications, your insurance cards, a list of your specialists and any recent test results.
Coordinated care for older adults
Request an appointment or call our office. Our office will contact you to confirm your visit.