Dr Aida Vizcaya Guarin
MBBS FRACGP General Practitioner
"Medicine should be more than treating illness- It should help people remain comfortable, connected, safe and respected throughout every stage of life"
Dr Aida Vizcaya Guarin is an experienced medical practitioner with more than 45 years of clinical experience across Australia and Colombia.
With a strong focus on aged care medicine, she provides comprehensive medical care for older adults living in residential aged care facilities and the community. Her clinical interests include healthy ageing, frailty, dementia care, chronic disease management, medication optimisation, falls prevention, advance care planning, and palliative care. Dr Guarin is passionate about helping older Australians maintain their health, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Our Services
Our services are designed to support older adults with changing healthcare needs and to provide families with reassurance that their loved one is receiving expert, compassionate care.
Dementia and Cognitive Health
Assessment, management, and ongoing support for memory concerns, dementia, and cognitive decline.
Medication Reviews
Optimising medications, reducing unnecessary medicines, and supporting safe medication use.
Palliative and Supportive Care
Compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life.
Chronic Disease Management
Supporting older adults living with conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and arthritis.
Falls Prevention and Mobility
Assessment and management of factors that contribute to falls, reduced mobility, and functional decline.
Chronic Disease Management
Supporting older adults living with conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and arthritis.
Frailty and Healthy Ageing
Helping maintain mobility, independence, function, and quality of life through proactive healthcare and preventative strategies.
Advance Care Planning
Supporting individuals and families to make informed decisions about future healthcare preferences and goals of care.
Residential Aged Care Services
Regular facility visits, comprehensive medical reviews, care planning, and ongoing clinical management.
Billing
Eligible consultations provided within Residential Aged Care Facilities are bulk billed through Medicare.
Any services that may attract an out-of-pocket fee will be discussed prior to the consultation.
Communication
Communication regarding residents is generally coordinated through the nursing team at the residential aged care facility to ensure concerns are appropriately triaged and managed. This approach supports timely communication and allows urgent matters to be escalated when required.
For urgent clinical concerns, families and representatives should contact the nursing team at the residential aged care facility directly.
Test Results and Correspondence
All incoming pathology results, imaging reports, specialist correspondence, and hospital discharge information are reviewed as part of the resident's ongoing care.
Where clinically appropriate, results and correspondence will be discussed at the resident's next scheduled review. If urgent follow-up is required, Dr Guarin will arrange review through a facility visit, telehealth consultation, or other appropriate clinical pathway depending on the circumstances.
After-Hours Care
After-hours medical care is available through the facility's established after-hours arrangements and medical support services.
Residents and families requiring urgent assistance outside of normal operating hours should contact the residential aged care facility, which will coordinate the most appropriate after-hours medical service based on the resident's needs.
Contact number for Hello Home Doctor: 134100.
Telehealth Consultations
Telehealth appointments are available where clinically appropriate, providing convenient access to medical care and follow-up support.
Working Together for Better Care
Dr Aida Vizcaya Guarin collaborates closely with geriatricians, specialist physicians, hospital teams, allied health professionals, pharmacists, and aged care providers. This includes working alongside services such as RADAR, OPEN, and SPACE to support comprehensive assessment, coordinated care planning, and timely access to specialist advice when required.
Contact Us
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, a loved one, or residents within an aged care facility, our team is here to help.
We welcome enquiries from older adults, family members, carers, residential aged care facilities, hospitals, and healthcare professionals.
To discuss our services, arrange a consultation, or make a referral, please contact us using the contact form.
For urgent clinical matters, please contact the nursing team at the residential aged care facility directly or seek appropriate emergency medical assistance.