🧓🏥 WHAT – Geriatric Care Solutions
Geriatric care solutions refer to a range of services focused on the health and well-being of senior citizens, especially those above 60 years old. These services include medical care, personal care, emotional support, rehabilitation, palliative care, and dementia management, either at home or in elder care centers.
🌟 FEATURES
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🏠 In-home Medical Services | Home nursing, doctor visits, vital monitoring |
| 🧑🦳 Daily Living Support (ADLs) | Bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility help |
| 🧘 Emotional & Social Care | Companionship, mental stimulation, counseling |
| 🛏️ Rehabilitation Services | Post-surgery rehab, stroke care, physiotherapy |
| 🧠 Dementia & Memory Care | Specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia support |
| 🩺 Chronic Disease Management | Diabetes, BP, arthritis, Parkinson’s, etc. |
| 🕯️ Palliative & End-of-life Care | Pain relief and dignity-focused care for terminally ill elders |
🎯 OBJECTIVES
- Improve the quality of life for elderly individuals
- Ensure safety, comfort, and dignity at home
- Support families in managing elder care stress
- Prevent hospital readmissions through continuity of care
- Offer personalized care plans suited to the elder’s condition
🌐 NATURE OF SERVICES
- 👩⚕️ Medical & Non-medical: Includes both clinical and emotional care
- 🏠 Home-based & Facility-based: Available at home, or at specialized centers
- 🕒 Flexible Timing: 8-hour, 12-hour, 24×7 live-in, or short-term shifts
- 📍 Location-Specific: Available in major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, and more
✅ ADVANTAGES
| Advantage | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 🏠 Care at Home | Elders remain in familiar surroundings |
| 👨👩👧 Family Relief | Reduces pressure on children or working caregivers |
| 🧾 Customizable Packages | Plans based on elder’s health status and needs |
| 🧑⚕️ Expert Supervision | Handled by trained geriatric nurses and doctors |
| 💰 Cost-Effective | Less expensive than long hospital stays or nursing homes |
| 🧘 Holistic Approach | Covers physical, mental, and emotional health |
📋 DESCRIPTION
Geriatric care services in Tamil Nadu typically include:
- Nursing care for injections, catheter, wound dressing, vitals check
- Caregivers/attendants for helping with hygiene, food, and mobility
- Doctors on call (general physician, geriatrician, psychiatrist)
- Physiotherapy for joint pain, post-fall rehab, stroke recovery
- Palliative care for bedridden, terminal, or pain-prone elders
- Dementia care teams for safe, structured memory care at home
- Short-stay elder care homes with 24×7 support in Chennai, Coimbatore, etc.