Why choose Ochsner 65 Plus - Covington?

At Ochsner 65 Plus - Covington, your health needs, goals and preferences come first. A comprehensive approach to primary care gives you access to a dedicated team focused on helping you live your best life.

Ochsner 65 Plus offers physician visits that are longer than traditional visits, allowing more time to build strong relationships with providers and create a personalized care plan. Your care team may include fitness and nutrition experts, pharmacists and a nurse care manager, all working together to support your health and wellness goals.

Whether that means playing tag with your grandkids, reaching a new fitness milestone or reducing your risk of falls, your Ochsner 65 Plus care team meets you where you are in your health journey and provides personalized support to help you move forward.

Who is on your Ochsner 65 Plus care team?

At Ochsner 65 Plus - Covington, care goes beyond a traditional primary care visit. Adults 65 and older have access to a comprehensive care team focused on supporting their health, wellness and individual goals.

Depending on your needs, your care team may include:

Primary care physicians
Advanced practice providers
A nurse care manager
A medical assistant
Clinical pharmacists
A social worker
A dietitian
A health coach
A fitness instructor

This team-based approach brings multiple areas of expertise together to support your physical, nutritional and overall health. From medication management and nutrition guidance to fitness and ongoing primary care, Ochsner 65 Plus - Covington provides personalized support designed around your needs and health goals.

What conditions does Ochsner 65 Plus - Covington treat?

Ochsner 65 Plus - Covington provides primary care and ongoing health support designed for adults 65 and older. The care team can help patients manage chronic health conditions, address age-related health concerns and work toward goals that support greater independence and quality of life.

Conditions and health concerns treated include:

Diabetes
Heart failure
COPD
Dementia
General weakness and frailty
Arthritis and painful joints

In addition to managing existing conditions, the Ochsner 65 Plus care team can help patients focus on preventive health, nutrition, fitness, medication management and maintaining independence as they age.