Dr. Stacey Jones-Reed is the physician-owner of the Family Health and Wellness Center, a staple of the Acres Home community in Houston that has served more than 10,000 patients since its establishment 21 years ago. Family Health and Wellness Center is also a member of Renaissance Physicians, which is an independent physician association supported by CareAllies.
As a physician I have witnessed the dramatic impact social determinants of health (SDOH) can have on the mental health of older patients. Fortunately, there are steps every practice can take to proactively address them.