Department of Geriatrics provides specialized geriatric in-patient and out-patient ambulatory care to patients of advanced age from the region of the city of Prague. Department of Geriatrics is specialized in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the most common diseases and conditions in old age, in comprehensive geriatric assessment and evaluation of functional abilities. Beside medical and rehabilitative treatment, the care is focused on high-quality nursing with holistic approach to complex health, social and psychological needs of the elderly patient. Currently, the department operates with 74 beds: 54 beds serve for acute geriatric care and rehabilitation, remaining 20 beds serve for post-acute skilled nursing care.

In-patient care:

number of wards               4

number of beds                        74

Out-patient (ambulatory) care:

·            Geriatric and internal out-patient clinic

·          Chronic wound care

·            Memory clinic