Geriatric Care

Geriatric care or elderly care is a medical subspecialty aimed to take care of the special needs of the elderly population. It can also be considered under general medicine though it is more related to internal medicine involving treatment of adults.

Medical needs of human beings vary with aging.  It can be very complex and puzzling. In seniors, wear and tear of organs are more conspicuous that deserve special care. As a result, they are likely to suffer from more than one condition which remains obscured by unusual symptoms making diagnosis difficult.

Obesity, joint disease, cardiovascular ailments, diabetes, hypertension, vision and hearing problems, neurological degeneration, etc. are very common among the aged. Most importantly, recovery period and treatment response of geriatric people are not the same as with younger adults.

Global geriatric population above 60 years of age is 962 million.  Although India has a younger population with 70 million elderly people, improved healthcare has been shooting up life expectancies. On the other hand, higher healthcare and insurance costs in the US and other developed nations are driving a substantial geriatric population to consider medical tourism in India.

Geriatric Specialty Care

SpringMedo’s specialized service packages have been successfully meeting the healthcare needs of the geriatric patients. Geriatric patients visiting India are most likely to avail anti-aging treatments, eye and dental treatments, orthopedic surgeries or critical lifesaving surgeries arising out of chronic ailments. Any person above 60 years of age can avail best geriatric care in selected super specialty hospitals in India.

The facilities have a dedicated Geriatric care section with separate out and in-patient care, Emergency care and Home care. They follow a holistic care program on the following lines:

• Comprehensive physical and psychological assessment
• Creating a personal care plan
• Surgical programs if required as scheduled by specialists
• Rehabilitation program for post operative care and recovery
• Guidelines for better health and improved functional capacity
• Post treatment monitoring

We ensure all your unique needs are well taken care of so that you can enjoy quality life by effectively managing your diseases and disabilities. Geriatric specialists closely work in coordination with other specialties like nutritionist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychological counselors, psychiatrists and speech and hearing specialist to meet all your clinical needs.

Facilities for geriatric care are carefully selected keeping all sorts of convenience factors in mind. You will be provided round-the-clock support to assist in your mobility by wheel-chair, car or ambulance if required.  The facilities are equipped with lifts, elevators, ramps, rails, hygienic food courts and other amenities so that you do not face any inconvenience during your visit or stay.