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Medical Resources & Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to questions families often ask before booking. This page is for orientation. It is not a diagnosis or an online consultation.
What is geriatric medicine?
Geriatric medicine reviews an older adult’s health as a whole: medical conditions, memory, mobility, medicines, nutrition, and daily life together. See the services page.
When does an older adult need a comprehensive geriatric assessment?
An assessment may be appropriate when there are several illnesses, a change in daily independence, memory concerns, recurrent falls, or a long medication list. See comprehensive assessment.
What is the difference between aging-related forgetfulness and dementia?
Forgetfulness is not always dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The distinction matters for the plan and needs a medical assessment. See memory, Alzheimer’s and dementia.
When should memory changes be medically evaluated?
Evaluation may be appropriate when memory, thinking, or the ability to manage daily life has changed, especially if the family has noticed it clearly. That is not a diagnosis.
What can contribute to recurrent falls in older adults?
Repeated falls may relate to movement, balance, medicines, or general health. Causes differ. See mobility, balance and falls.
When might an older adult need nutritional assessment?
Review may be appropriate with general weakness, unexplained weight loss, reduced appetite, or difficulty managing food and daily activities. See nutrition.
How are chronic conditions followed in later life?
When more than one long-term condition is present, the plan is reviewed together in the visit. Follow-up may include blood pressure, diabetes, heart and kidney conditions, and bone health. See chronic disease management.
Why is medication review important for older adults?
When several medicines are in use, effects can overlap and routines can become hard to follow. This page does not tell anyone to stop a medicine. See medication review.
Can poor sleep or a change in mood be a reason to book?
Poor sleep or a change in mood may be a reason to seek evaluation as part of a wider review. They are not presented here as standalone clinic services or as a diagnosis.
How do I book?
By prior appointment on WhatsApp or phone: 01101443480 — the same number for both clinics.
Where are the clinics?
New Cairo (First Settlement) at One Care inside The Corner Mall, and Mohandessin at Care & Cure on El-Batal Ahmed Abdel Aziz Street. Addresses and hours are on the home locations section.
Are caregivers included in the visit?
Yes. Explaining the condition and agreeing a realistic home plan is part of the visit. See caregiver support.
Book an Appointment with Dr. Heba Ezz El-Arab
If a question remains, send it with the patient’s name and preferred clinic on WhatsApp.