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Department of Geriatrics & Senior Care

Specialized care for every stage of aging – to preserve independence, to ensure healthy aging and to feel Empowered to keep living life on your terms. Delivering World-Class Senior Healthcare.

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Department Overview

At Rela Hospital, Chromepet, we believe aging is a journey that deserves dedicated care, deep empathy, and specialized medical expertise. The Department of Geriatrics & senior Care provides comprehensive, 360-degree healthcare tailored to the unique physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of adults aged 60 and above.

Our approach goes beyond treating illnesses. We focus on promoting healthy ageing, preserving independence and enhancing quality of life. Unlike conventional adult medicine—which often treats health conditions in isolation—geriatric care looks at the complete picture. Our multidisciplinary specialists work together to manage complex, co-existing medical conditions, support cognitive health and physical health, prevent falls and functional decline, optimize medications and promote healthy ageing. Our goal is not just a longer life but also a healthier and more independent life.

Specialized Clinical Services

1. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

A detailed multidimensional evaluation analyzing medical history, physical mobility, cognitive health, functional independence, and social support structures. The CGA serves as the foundation for a customized, long-term health management plan.

2. Memory & Cognitive Health Clinic

Focused diagnosis and compassionate care for age-related memory disorders:

  • Early screening for Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia.
  • Cognitive rehabilitation therapies and caregiver guidance programs.
  • Management of acute delirium and behavioral changes in late life.

3. Fall Prevention & Balance Clinic

Recurrent falls are among the primary threats to senior mobility. Our specialized team provides:

  • Comprehensive fall risk assessments.
  • Joint stability and muscle strength rehabilitation.
  • Environmental safety counseling to reduce home hazards.

4. Medication Review & Polypharmacy Optimization

Seniors frequently manage multiple prescriptions from different doctors, increasing the risk of adverse drug interactions. Our geriatricians meticulously evaluate every medication to simplify daily routines, remove redundant drugs, and prevent complications

5. Multi-Morbidity & Frailty Management

Integrated clinical plans for seniors coping with simultaneous chronic conditions, such as:

  • Type 2 Diabetes & Hypertension
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & Heart Failure
  • Osteoarthritis & Osteoporosis
  • Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders

6. Senior Wellness & Preventive Care

Tailored wellness screenings designed specifically for the aging body, including DEXA bone density scans, hearing/vision tests, cardiac evaluations, and senior immunizations (Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles).

Why Choose Rela Hospital for Geriatric Medicine?

  • Quaternary Care Infrastructure: Access to over 50 medical and surgical subspecialties within a 450+-bed state-of-the-art facility in Chromepet, Chennai.
  • Integrated Care Team: A unified team of geriatricians, neurologists, orthopedicians, psychiatrists, clinical dietitians, and physiotherapists under one roof.
  • Caregiver Empowerment: Dedicated counseling and education to assist adult children and family caregivers in managing senior care with confidence and ease.
  • Patient-Centric Environment: Facilities designed to be accessible, safe, and comfortable for elderly visitors.

 

Our Experts

Don’t wait for a fall, hospitalization or a major functional decline to consult a geriatrician. Start planning for a healthy ageing today. Give your loved ones the specialized medical support they deserve for a healthier more independent future.

Meet our Experts

Our Experts

FAQs

A general physician treats a wide range of medical conditions in adults of all age groups. A geriatrician is a doctor trained to care for adults over 60 years of age with a focus on the bigger picture and not just the individual diseases. They assess multiple health conditions, medications, memory, mobility, nutrition, mood and day- to – day functioning to create a coordinated care plan for a healthy aging.

A consultation is recommended if your parent  takes 5 or more daily medications, experiences memory problems or confusions, struggles with walking or balance or has frequent falls, suffers unexplained weight loss or weakness, or experiences frequent hospital admissions or has reduced activity or increased dependence.

However you don’t have to wait for a problem to arise to consult a geriatrician. Even if you are healthy, a geriatric assessment can help you understand your current health, identify future risks and create a personalized plan for healthy ageing.

Yes. We offer comprehensive geriatric rehabilitation programs designed to help seniors regain physical strength and daily living skills after major surgery, stroke, or prolonged hospital stays

Your first visit begins with a detailed understanding of your medical history, current symptoms, medications and health concerns. We then assess important aspects of healthy ageing, including mobility, cognition, nutrition, physical function and independence. This helps us identify frailty, health risks and concerns that may otherwise go unnoticed. Based on these findings, we develop a personalized care plan tailored to your needs and goals. Regular follow-up helps us monitor your progress, address changing health needs and support you in maintaining health and independence as you age.