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Abstracto

Geriatric Life: Tips and Tricks

Nabaneeta Mahata*

Introduction: Some common problems affecting elderly population are related to vision, movements, joint pains, knee pain, arthritic pain, bowel, bladder irregularities, sometimes, diarrhea, sometimes constipation, dehydration, feeding problems, difficulty chewing, decreased strength and vigor, decreased interest, dental carries, falls.

Method: Study was taken to analyze the efficiency of basic medical allied and palliative care, integrated care in the elderly. Some home based medical advice, clinical guidance, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, individualized, personalized care, guidance and advice, precision medicine customized to individuals according to their preference, tastes and requirements.

Results: Diminished vision among elderly was improved with an improved diet, vitamin A, including and increasing dairy among vegetarians. Knee pain was improved by cold compress and range of motion exercises coupled with rest to the repeated movements caused by climbing stairs.

• Diabetes was improved by restricting sugar and sweet foods.

• Cholesterol levels were improved by brisk walking, exercise and decrease in oily fried food.

• Hypertension was checked by no added salt in food, restricting salt in diet, regular walking, exercise, meditation, and including beet in diet.

• Bowel movements regularized by regular diet, with roughage, fibre, green leafy vegetables.

• Bladder problems were reduced by drinking enough water through the day.

• Ambulation was improved with walking aids, company for walking.

• Psychotherapy improved happiness in life, going out, socializing, eating and feeding habits.

• Self-grooming, self-care, hygiene improved with exercise, meditation, yoga, friends and guidance and disciplined controlled life.

• Proper rest and relaxation improved sleep cycles and ability to work.

Conclusion: With improved judgment and insight of medical acumen, care, love, knowledge and better coordination of the doctor patient understanding and interactions, better outcomes on regular day to day problems were achieve and higher resolution of problems and better outcomes were demonstrated among the elderly.

Keywords

Elderly; Personalized Treatment; Counseling; Care; Guidance; Clinical acumen; Judgment