In this episode of Better Edge, Geriatrician Eliana Gellar, DO, discusses how home-based care offers a window into patient health that’s often unavailable in the clinic setting. From identifying safety risks and functional decline to understanding caregiver challenges and social drivers of health, the conversation explores the critical insights revealed by home visits that can that affect clinical decision-making and support aging in place.Topics Covered• Home-based assessment of medically complex older adults• Functional status, frailty and risk stratification• Environmental factors influencing health outcomes• Medication management and adherence challenges• Cognitive, mobility and safety evaluations• Caregiver burden and support strategies• Interdisciplinary care coordination• Clinical decision-making informed by the home environment
