Geriatric Medicine at MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar
Care for Our Elderly
At MGM Malar Hospital, our Geriatric Medicine specialty is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of older adults. As we age, our bodies undergo significant changes that require specialized attention. Our team of experienced geriatricians understands these complexities and is committed to promoting health and well-being through the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related conditions.
We recognize that aging brings a distinct set of health challenges, and our approach is focused on addressing these with sensitivity and expertise. Whether managing chronic conditions, enhancing quality of life, or supporting healthy aging, our goal is to ensure that our elderly patients receive the highest standard of care. At MGM Malar Hospital, we strive to make the later years as healthy and fulfilling as possible.
Because Your Golden Years Deserve the Best Care
At MGM Healthcare Malar, we specialize in geriatric medicine, dedicated to meeting the unique health needs of older adults. Our expert team of geriatricians recognizes that aging presents distinct challenges that require specialized, high-quality care to ensure the well-being of our elderly patients.
Celebrating Our Seniors
We honor the wisdom, resilience, and invaluable contributions of our senior citizens. Our commitment is to ensure that older adults receive the respect, care, and attention they deserve. With a patient-centered approach, our experienced geriatricians provide comprehensive care that encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related conditions.
Why Choose MGM Healthcare Malar?
Join us in prioritizing the health and well-being of our senior community. Contact us today to learn more about our geriatric services and how we can support you or your loved ones in maintaining a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.
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Emergency Care
Conditions and Treatments
MGM Malar Chennai offers a wide range of specialized services, including:
Comprehensive Geriatric assessment
Elderly vaccination
Falls and frailty assessment
Multiple medical conditions and polypharmacy (> 5 medicines)
Memory and cognition assessment
Comprehensive care of the frail elderly
Incontinence (Inability to control urine or stools) assessment
Exercise prescription
Care Goals of our Geriatric Department
- Multidisciplinary Geriatric care
- Bringing people to their best functional status while preserving independence in day-to-day activities
- Medicine review and reduction in medicine burden
- Improving overall aspects of health
- Improving the Quality of life
- Decreased hospital readmissions
- Rehabilitation
- Providing End-to-end 360° Geriatric care services
Who needs a Geriatrician consultation?
Elderly people > 60 years old who are suffering from one or more problems
Having multiple long-term medical problems
Taking multiple medications (>5 medicines)
Memory disturbances; unclear or irrelevant talk
Inability to perform day-to-day activities
Sleep and emotional disturbances
Lack of strength, feeling very weak and tired
Weight loss
Frequent Falls and mobility issues
Lack of urine control
Department of Geriatric Sciences
Dr. Manicka Saravanan S
Consultant - Geriatric Medicine
