Getting Older

Our health care needs change as we get older. We have some of the world’s leading experts on getting and staying healthy as you age.

Getting Older Locations

Age-Friendly Emergency Department

1001 Potrero Ave.
San Francisco CA 94110
Building 25 | First Floor
Patient Navigation Phone: 628-206-1125
Social Worker Phone: 415-519-3277
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Hours

Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Clinic

1001 Potrero Ave.
San Francisco CA 94110
Building 25 | 7th Floor
Phone: 628-206-8000
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Hours

Open 24/7

Grow Old Gracefully

Many more San Franciscans are facing health issues associated with growing older. The city’s population growth since 2000 has been mostly in the 50 and over age group.

We offer many services to help older adults stay healthy and active. Our care includes regular checkups, expert care, ways to stay active, and help with healthy eating. We also support families as they care for older loved ones.

Patient-Centered Care

Our expert team of physicians, counselors, and educators deliver a holistic, patient-centric approach to growing older.

  • UCSF doctors provide the best geriatric primary and specialty care
  • Free nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle classes
  • Extensive rehabilitation and treatment programs after hospitalization

 

Getting Back to Your Life

Focus on Independence
Started in 2007, our Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit takes an interdisciplinary approach to caring for hospitalized older adults. We focus on improving physical and cognitive function so you can return to your life in the community.

Ideal Healing Environment
The 32-room ACE unit with rooftop garden is spacious, airy, and adorned with beautiful stained-glass windows by renowned artist Alan Masaoka in an ideal healing environment. Each morning, patients are seen by their health care team – including UCSF physician, nurse, occupational therapist, pharmacist, social worker – who meet and discuss their care.

Interdisciplinary care in an ideal healing environment

  • Careful medication review to eliminate unnecessary medications
  • Non-medication treatments such as exercise, socialization, and sleep hygiene
  • Early planning for discharge to home

 

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Related Services

Age-Friendly Emergency Department (AFED)

Dedicated to giving older adults the best possible care during their emergency visit.

Acute Care for Elders (ACE)

Treatment and rehabilitation for seniors focused on returning to life at home.