Coimbatore: Assessment and individually tailored treatment is essential for elderly patients, as they are more vulnerable to hypertension, diabetes, obstructive air way disease, osteoarthritis, cancers and others - Dept of Geriatric Medicine, PSG Hospitals.
Coimbatore: Assessment and individually tailored treatment is essential for elderly patients, as they are more vulnerable to hypertension, diabetes, obstructive air way disease, osteoarthritis, cancers and others - Dept of Geriatric Medicine, PSG Hospitals.
The percentage of the senior citizens in India's population has been growing at an increasing rate in recent years and the trend is likely to continue, according to reports. Even an estimate says that by 2050, 20% of world’s population will be older than 65 years. Hence, its a challenge for societies to learn to deal with new health challenges of the elderly.
Observing the global trend, PSG Hospitals are now providing exclusive Geriatric services which offers comprehensive, geriatric assessment and treatment services to the door step of the elderly. The department of Geriatric medicine at PSG Hospitals conduct health camps and offer telemedicine services for the elderly patients, aged 60 years and above.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.
"This will be unique of its kind which will give utmost care by early triage of elderly from reception towards respective services which will save reduce waiting period and offer quality health care on both out-patient and in-patient basis", according to a release from the hospital.
The release further noted that palliative and home care services will be offered for elderly at home to prevent frequent hospital visits and provide home visits by trained team under guidance of our geriatrician. Special advice on preventive practices, health care and vaccination is offered to all elderly patients. As per World Health Organization guidelines, vaccination is promoted for pneumococcal disease and influenza in senior citizen esspecially in those with co-morbidities.
Assessment and individually tailored treatment is essential for elderly patients, as they are more vulnerable to hypertension, diabetes, obstructive air way disease, osteoarthritis, cancers and others. Comprehensive Geriatric care offers elderly care by a multi-disciplinary dedicated team comprising of Geriatrician, Physiotherapist, Nutritionist, Nurse Care, Manager. Counsellor covering domains such as Medical, Functional (physical and social), Cognitive, Affective and Social Support, the release noted.