In Kerala, the current share of the elderly population is 12 percent, compared to the national average of eight percent.
Indian Government to Open More Geriatric Care Units
The Indian government is set to open geriatric care units in 221 more districts across country, committed to take special care of senior citizens above 75 years of age.
The Indian government is set to open geriatric care units in 221 more districts across country, committed to take special care of senior citizens above 75 years of age.
‘The "demographic transition" in Kerala is characterised by increased life expectancy which stands at 74.1 years as compared to the national average of 65 years.’
The current share of the elderly in the state's population is 12 percent, compared to the national average of eight percent, Pillai said. The "demographic transition" in Kerala is characterised by increased life expectancy which stands at 74.1 years as compared to the national average of 65 years, Pillai said. "Besides today there are lesser number of children in every family; achievements in the quality of life and migration are other reasons for the increase in the geriatric population of Kerala," he said.
The state's ageing population is giving rise to the social and personal problems similar to what an ageing West has been facing, he added.
Making Nutrition Screening Mandatory in Geriatric Health Assessment can Help Detect Malnutrition Among Older Adults
Health experts suggest that nutrition screenings should be made compulsory as part of the comprehensive geriatric analysis (CGA).
Health experts suggest that nutrition screenings should be made compulsory as part of the comprehensive geriatric analysis (CGA).
Chennai-based Hospital Launches India�s First Exclusive Orthogeriatrics Department
The department has 15 in-patient beds, senior-friendly amenities for physiotherapy and rehabilitation apart from advanced medical equipment and devices.
The department has 15 in-patient beds, senior-friendly amenities for physiotherapy and rehabilitation apart from advanced medical equipment and devices.
Geriatric Services Launched in India Via 104 Health Helpline for Senior Citizens
Counselors at the 104 helpline are expected to address the issues of the elderly like loneliness and deterioration of mental health after the loss of a spouse.
Counselors at the 104 helpline are expected to address the issues of the elderly like loneliness and deterioration of mental health after the loss of a spouse.
