siliconindia | | JUNE 20259Apollo Hospitals: Golden Years ClinicsWith dedicated Geriatric Home Care through Apollo HomeCare, services include:· Post-surgery rehabilitation at home· Chronic disease counseling for families· Gait analysis, physio-nutrition care, and fall-risk assessmentsAn 88-year-old Chennai woman regained mobility post-stroke via Apollo's integrative physio-nutrition-homecare protocol.Max Healthcare: Geriatric Emergency RoomsIndia's first elder-friendly ERs at Max Healthcare include:· Soft lighting, anti-slip floors, and low-noise design· Slow-paced triage protocols· Staff trained in elder communication and delirium screeningThe result: reduced readmissions and better recovery outcomes.Manipal Hospitals: Geriatric Wellness UnitsManipal is pioneering:· AI-powered diet planning· Medication reconciliation for polypharmacy· Remote monitoring for recently discharged seniorsThe Changemakers: Doctors, NGOs, and InnovatorsWhile corporations lead on scale, the soul of this revolution lies with individuals and social entrepreneurs.Dr. V. Mohan Chennai's Diabetes Elder WhispererHis elder-friendly clinic features:· Local-language consultations· Longer appointment times· Podiatry initiatives to prevent diabetic amputations· His multigenerational approach even helps families map hereditary risk factors early.Helpage India: Boots on the GroundHelpage India is synonymous with geriatric home care in rural areas. Their work includes:· Mobile medical vans in underserved regions· Volunteer youth training in geriatric care· Weekly clinics seeing 100+ patients in Bastar and beyond Emoha Eldercare: Tech Meets TouchThis Gurgaon-based startup is redefining geriatric home support with:· Smartwatches that detect falls and pulse anomalies· Teleconsults, virtual yoga, and hobby clubs· Groceries, medicine, and emergency support subscriptions74-year-old Sushila Devi from Noida plays chess daily on Emoha's app while living independently. `At 74, I finally feel seen, says Sushila Devi'. `Technology didn't just help me walk again it gave me a voice in my own health.'Government & Policy: Building the FoundationIndia's policy shift is slowly catching up with its demographic curve, providing the framework for more preventative geriatric care.National Programme for Healthcare of the Elderly (NPHCE)· Launched in 2010, now spans 700+ districts· Funds regional geriatric centers, elder-specific hospital wards· Trains doctors in geriatricsAyushman Bharat: Senior-Focused Add-onsStates are now piloting insurance top-ups that cover:· Hip fracture surgeries· Cataract removal and glaucoma care· Mental health counselingElder Justice Act (Proposed)· Provides legal safeguards against elder abuse· Introduces home caregiver subsidies· Regulates private eldercare centersSIDEBAR: The Silent Epidemic of Elder AbuseAccording to the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI), 1 in 5 elders have experienced abuse, often from within families. The Elder Justice Act proposes a national helpline, mandatory reporting by hospitals, and community elder protection officers.The Future of Geriatric Healthcare in IndiaAs India ages, the roadmap to inclusive elderly care involves technology, design, and economic inclusion.Geriatric TelehealthStartups like Dozee and Portea are using AI-based vitals monitoring to enable elderly teleconsultation across rural and urban India.Dementia-Friendly CitiesInspired by Japan, Indian cities like Pune and Coimbatore are introducing dementia-aware urban planning:· Clear signage and color-coded buildings· Sensory-friendly community parks· Elder-liaison civic servicesLongevity EconomyIndia's "silver rupee" is fueling industries:· SBI's 60+ FD plans· Tata's elder-only travel resorts· Fitness and nutrition plans tailored for senior citizens· India is not just preparing for an aging future, it's pioneering a compassionate, tech-enabled, and culturally rooted blueprint for the world to follow. siliconindia | | JUNE 20259By Snigdha Das, Correspondent, siliconindia
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