When Age Brings Many Challenges, Care Must Come as One

Ageing is a beautiful journey - filled with wisdom, memories, and life lessons. Yet, for many seniors, age brings the challenge of living with not just one, but several health conditions at the same time. In India, a growing number of older adults are living with multiple chronic health conditions, also known as multimorbidity. Diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, heart disease, breathing problems, or kidney concerns often arrive hand-in-hand, making everyday life more complex. This is where geriatric care - a branch of medicine devoted to the health and well-being of older adults - becomes so important. Unlike general care, geriatrics takes into account the whole person: their medical conditions, emotional well-being, independence, and dignity.

Dr. Sandeep Ghanta, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine & Diabetology at Star Hospitals, emphasizes a patient-centred, team-based approach to managing multiple health conditions in the elderly. 

The Challenge of Multimorbidity

As people age, it is common to face more than one health issue at the same time - a reality known as multimorbidity. The difficulty lies in how these illnesses often interact; treatment for one can affect another, and the number of medicines, tests, and hospital visits can quickly feel overwhelming. Beyond the physical strain, it can also impact emotional wellbeing and independence. That is why managing multimorbidity requires not just medical expertise but a coordinated, compassionate approach that sees the whole person, not just their illnesses.

 STAR Hospitals: A Place Where Seniors Are Family

At STAR Hospitals, we don’t just treat diseases - we care for people. Our dedicated geriatric approach ensures that seniors are looked after with expertise and compassion.

Here’s how we make a difference:

• Integrated Care Plans: Each elderly patient receives a personalised plan designed by a team of doctors who consider all health conditions together.
• Multidisciplinary Specialist Teams: All superspecialists work collaboratively, so treatment for one condition never harms another.
• Medication Management: Prescriptions are reviewed carefully to minimise side effects, avoid unnecessary medicines, and make regimens simple and easy to follow.
• Preventive & Proactive Monitoring: Regular screenings and health check-ups catch potential complications early, reducing hospital admissions and emergencies.
• Rehabilitation & Support Services: Physiotherapy to restore mobility, dietetics to balance nutrition, and counselling for mental health ensure overall well-being.
• Family-Centred Care: Families are included in care discussions, trained to support seniors at home, and given the confidence to handle day-to-day health needs.
• Technology-Enabled Care: With advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive surgical options, and critical care units tailored for elderly patients, STAR ensures safe and comfortable treatments.

 Our Promise to the Elderly

At STAR Hospitals, we see every elderly patient as part of our extended family. We promise world-class treatment backed by superspeciality care, but delivered with patience, kindness, and understanding. Because caring for our elders is not just about adding years to life - it’s about adding life to years.

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