Department of Geriatrics Community Service

College of Medicine

The Department of Geriatrics collaborates with the Division for Student Affairs to engage medical students in providing community services to senior independent living facilities in the Tallahassee area. Students work together to provide patient education on the topic of the month. Presentation formats may include a slide show, Jeopardy game, skits, etc. Presentations are 15-20 minutes followed by a question and answer period. Examples of presentation topics include: gait assessment (Get up and Go), vision screening, fall prevention, Osteoporosis, and stroke.