Q:What is Geriatrics? Ans:Geriatrics refers to specialized medical care for older adults, especially for the senior citizens (elderly people after the age of 60 years) in India. Q:Why do you need Geriatric Care? Ans: Life expectancy has increased. Hence, elders aged 60 years and above are increasing in numbers. Diseases interact with aging effects and cause old age-related syndromes. Hence, the effects of aging must be considered during the diagnosis...
Read MoreGeriatrics refers to specialized medical care for older adults, especially after the age of 60 years in India. Life expectancy has increased. Hence, people living beyond 60 years are increasing in numbers. Diseases interact with pure aging effects to cause old age-related syndromes. Hence, the effects of aging must be considered during the diagnosis and treatment of senior citizens. Why “specialist” for elderly people? Clinicians may often: Mistake pure aging for disease Mistake...
Read MoreThe Indian Way of Life is quite different from the American Dream. We are brought up under the notion that “To care for those who cared for us is one of the highest honours”. So, are you feeling honourable these days? Are you able to dedicate enough time to your parents as is to your spouse & children? This is a never – ending struggle of the happily ever after. However, the rainbow...
Read MoreDiet is the most important part of aiding digestion. If you notice that your body is processing food differently as you grow older, it is time to listen to its changing needs. One often hears people say, “Age is just a number!” That may be so, and is a very positive way to take on aging. Growing old is a natural process. How you grow old is to a large extent up to you....
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