Why is Geriatric Care Important?

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Why is Geriatric Care Important?
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Changes occur as we age. Once we become senior
citizens, our focus majorly shifts to our health,
habits, and well-being. Geriatric care is a
medical specialty that encompasses the needs of
older adults. Geriatric care is specifically a
multi-disciplinary approach.
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From medical to social and psychological, this
medical specialty caters to the unique health
needs of senior citizens. Nowadays, there are
assisted living facilities that understand senior
care and dedicatedly provide high-quality
services related to care for older adults who are
battling age-related challenges as well as
chronic health conditions. 
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In such facilities, the high-quality geriatric
care that is offered is patient-centric. That is
to say, the care module for a senior is designed
keeping in mind their unique healthcare needs.
Thus, geriatric care encompasses a wide range of
services. These include providing a safe
environment for elders, managing chronic illness,
rehabilitation, assisted living services,
preventive care, and end-of-life care.
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In renowned assisted living facilities, care is
supervised by experienced doctors who not only
understand what geriatric care for seniors is but
are also trained to handle it. The caregiving
team can include doctors, nurses, personal
caregivers, physiotherapists, psychologists,
specialist doctors, and in-house supports.
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The chief goal of a geriatric care programmed is
to instill a sense of independence, dignity,
love, and compassion in the lives of senior
citizens. Seniors, too, deserve the best from
life. Premium assisted living facilities take on
the responsibility of improving their residents
quality of life by managing their health and
wellness.
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Geriatric care is important for several reasons.
Studies show that the average age of population
in India is 29 years. That means that the
population of India is ageing fast. As the
population ages, the needs and lifestyle routines
change drastically.
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With age, adults develop diseases and even
chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, joint pain, malnutrition, cognitive
impairment, functional limitations, dementia,
injuries from accidental falls, and depression
that can result from isolation or retirement in
severe cases. 
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Geriatric care is often complex. Since a wide
range of conditions, symptoms, and treatments
come under geriatric care management, it is not
always possible for a personal caregiver to
render high-quality service or even the service
that a particular senior needs. Here, caregivers
who are specially trained in geriatric care can
manage complex issues and provide integrated,
comprehensive care
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A geriatric specialist caregiver ensures the
following for a senior Regular physical
exercises, activities, and physiotherapy for
better mobility and balance a stress free
environment to promote good health and
happiness Regular engagement in creative and
cognitive activities to uplift spiritual
wellbeing. Group activities are conducted to
promote emotional bonding with other resident
seniors.
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Planned diets and calculated nutrition that are
especially prescribed by dietitian and meals
customized for each resident senior, contributes
in holistic wellbeing of someone who is fighting
geriatric issues. Since seniors have low
immunity, regular medical checkups are held for
the detection and prevention of diseases. Since
the bones and muscles of seniors grow weak over
time they also develop frailty. Daily checkups by
doctors and often by specialty doctors, are super
helpful.
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Most luxurious nursing homes, including premium
old age homes, provide seniors suffering from
geriatric conditions with safety and
comfort. Living in especially designed apartments
is incredibly safe. Anti-skid flooring in
bathrooms, security grab bars beside the bed,
within the room, and in bathrooms, elder-friendly
sanitary-ware, wheelchair-friendly campuses,
sound-proof rooms, emergency call bells in
bedrooms and bathrooms, direct landlines, and
other features are included in buildings
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Care coordination is an extremely essential part
of geriatric care management. Since holistic
genetic care comprises more than one healthcare
provider and setting, it is extremely important
that there is optimum level of coordination and
communication between the caregivers.
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For instance, if a nurse is tending to a senior
who is suffering from bladder problems, the nurse
should know about that persons next hospital
visit. Improving care transitions and offering
appropriate care at the appropriate time
immensely helps a senior who is suffering from
geriatric problems. In leading senior assisted
homes, the caregivers serve seniors with
compassion and love, thereby providing them all
the emotional support the senior needs to stay
healthy and happy.
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