Elder Care is the primary resource for older adults in Washington, Nowata and Eastern Osage Counties. We offer families individualized care for their loved ones. That's why Elder Care's dynamic team in the W. R. Bohon Senior Health Clinic includes a Geriatrician who specializes in caring for people over 60.

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic                                      

Elder Care’s Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Sat. Oct. 2 and every Tues. in October: Oct. 5. Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. The hours each day will be 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive.

Elder Care will also offer a Flu Shot Clinic in Nowata on Fri. Oct. 8 at the Nowata Fairgrounds, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. 

This year’s seasonal flu shot will include the H1N1 vaccine as well as vaccinations against two other strains of influenza: H3N2, another strain of influenza A, and a strain of influenza B. The flu shots available at Elder Care are for adults 18 and older. 

A flu shot participant must be qualified under Part B Medicare and present his/her Medicare or Medicare replacement card, (for example Sterling, Humana etc.). Subsequently a claim will be filed on his/her behalf and no payment will be due for Medicare qualified participants at the time of vaccination. No other insurance will be filed. Anyone over the age of 18 without Medicare or Medicare replacement insurance may also receive a vaccination at the cost of $25.00 payable by cash, check or credit card. 

Why is a Geriatrician important?                      

The body of an older person is substantially different from that of middle-aged adults and should be treated with these differences in mind.

Dr. Christopher A. Taylor, Oklahoma’s first Fellowship trained geriatrician, works with patients to minimize the effects of aging and those health problems that affect older adults.

Choose Dr. Taylor if you want a doctor with years of experience and training in restoring quality of life and promoting wellness.

Why choose Elder Care's Clinic?                       

Our clinic offers comprehensive geriatric assessments, primary care services and complete care of older adults with complex medical and social issues. Our appointments are longer than those of some of the other physicians in town. Because our clinic focuses on the individual needs of each client, each appointment is typically scheduled for 30 to 45 minutes because older adults can have a wide range of health issues and may need more time to address their problems or concerns with their physician.

Dr. Taylor is a primary care physician, or can be part of your team of physicians including family practice physicians and other health care providers to formulate a comprehensive health care and social care plan.

What are the benefits of a comprehensive geriatric assessment?

• An improvement in independence, health, sense of control and quality of life.
• A decreased likelihood of the need for hospitalization and a delayed need for institutionalization.
• Improved understanding and self-management skills for chronic illnesses such as diabetes or heart disease.
• Improved diagnosis and management of geriatric syndromes, such as frequent falls, memory loss and loss of bladder control.