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Geriatric patient treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Medical Management of Geriatric Patients

Geriatric patient treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Meeting the long-term care needs of the elderly and others with physical or mental impairments, improving their quality of life, and preserving their independence is the process of planning and coordinating long-term care. 

Assisted living provides health and social services to elderly people. Additionally to knowing health and psychology, human development, family dynamics, public and private resources, and funding sources, geriatric care managers advocate for their clients. 

Families of older adults and those with chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, may benefit from their services. 

Two or three appointments are required to assess a patient/family member for complete geriatric patient treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore. 

Comprehensive assessments are essentially a collection of smaller individual assessments. It includes demographics, health history, social history, and legal/financial history.  

What are the reasons why I should consult a geriatrician?

The same way pediatricians specialize in caring for children, geriatricians specialize in caring for the elderly in the same way as pediatricians specialize in caring for children. As we age, our bodies' physiology changes in a variety of ways. It has been shown that our bodies react differently to medications, and we can sometimes suffer from chronic illnesses or impairments that threaten our independence as we age. The role of a geriatrician is to recognize and treat conditions specific to older adults, those conditions that are not seen in younger people. Moreover, our geriatricians provide patients with educational materials and resources in order to keep a healthy lifestyle as long as possible.

Can you tell me if there is a minimum age at which I should see a geriatrician? 

The average age of a patient who has a geriatrician as their primary care physician is 75 years of age or older. In most cases, patients who need the services of a geriatrician suffer from chronic illnesses, impaired physical functioning, impaired memory or cognitive function, depression or anxiety, weight loss, problems with balance or recurrent falls, and/or urinary incontinence, among other things.

In your experience, what are the most common medical problems you encounter in older adults?

As examples of dementia, delirium, falls, polypharmacy (the use of multiple medications to treat one illness or condition), coordination issues, confusion, and agitation, as well as coronary artery disease, let's look at dementia, delirium, falls, and polypharmacy as well as coronary artery disease.

Can you tell me when is the best time to begin seeing a geriatric physician?

The elderly should see a geriatrician if they have a medical condition that results in significant impairment and frailty; if their prescription medication regimen has increased, making it unclear which medications are appropriate; and/or if family members and friends are experiencing significant stress as caregivers.

I have been seeing my family doctor for a number of years now. Is it possible for me to continue seeing him even if I see a geriatrician in the future?

Yes, it is true. After being assessed by a geriatrician, you may be given recommendations that you can take to your primary care physician after the assessment. Depending on your preferences, a geriatrician may also become your primary care physician if that is what you prefer.

Consult with specialists in Hebbal at Manipal Hospitals to know more about treatments.

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