Improving quality of life of elders News Today
Hospitalisation for seniors is now getting more attention due to the understanding of their multiple health issues which warrants long hospital stay. Well-trained para medical staff also come to play a role in managing the health issues of the elderly. In a bid to bridge the gap for the first time in India Geri Care Hospital was recently launched in Chennai. Speaking to reporters Dr Srinivas and Dr Lakshmipathy Ramesh founder-director of Gericare said “We as geriatricians recognised the need and necessity for a specialised and exclusive geriatric hospital. Thus is India's first exclusive geriatric hospital managed by experienced geriatricians adept in managing complex disease and drugs interactions due to enhanced team approach.