Bangalore, December 21, 2016: India’s success in increasing life expectancy has led to a larger number of the elderly in the country. The Registrar General of India forecasts the share of older persons (age 60 years and above) in the total population to rise from 6.9% in 2001 to 12.4% in 2026. With the golden years, comes the risk of falling prey to age related health problems. Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis and a host of other lifestyle diseases are quite common as people move into their late 50s and early 60s. Therefore, visiting the doctor for a regular health check-up becomes important in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and effectively plan for any unforeseen medical emergency.
Keeping this in mind, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, today launched Senior Citizen Program to cater to the special needs of the senior citizens. With Christmas round the corner, over 29 senior citizens gathered at the hospital campus to fill their day with merriment as the hospital organized a Christmas Carol performance followed by a talk on health issues addressing the senior citizens.
“The program is to reassure the senior citizens facing chronic diseases like diabetes, heart ailments and arthritis, and help them manage other lifestyle disorders without compromising on the quality of life. While elders require one’s comforting touch and care, they also need daily medical care including routine check-ups and other timely health related services,” said Dr. Kanchan Sanyal, Chief of Medical Services, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur.
On the occasion senior citizens and doctors interacted candidly and discussed various health related issues plaguing senior citizens. The program will also provide senior citizens with a single point of contact at the hospital thus making their hospital trips hassle free. A number of programs specific to senior citizens were launched. Also, every month talks addressing various issues related to senior citizens will be organized.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
