The definition of old age is impossible to define because it does not have the same meaning in all societies. People can be considered old if their activities or social roles have changed. Geriatric care in India has received unprecedented attention, which is understandable given the world's experience with global aging. Geriatrics is simply the medical treatment of the elderly. In India, the elderly face two types of medical problems: communicable and non-communicable diseases. It is estimated that one in every two elderly people in India has at least one chronic disease that necessitates lifelong medication. This is exacerbated by impairment of special sensory functions such as vision and hearing. The elderly face an increased burden of communicable diseases due to a decline in immunity as well as age-related physiologic changes. Tuberculosis (TB) is more common in the elderly than in the younger population. Geriatrics is a relatively new branch of medicine in India, with most ...
Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT) is working on the entire spectrum of Reproductive, Maternal, New born, Child & Adolescent Healthcare.It is a national non profitable health service organisation.