It is expected that by 2020 more than 40% of Indian population
would be aged (above 45), Heart disease, Diabetes, uncontrolled
Hypertension and age related degenerative disease are increasing
at a faster pace although mortality is reduced due to longevity
of life but morbidity and disability are on the rise. As such
Indians face slightly higher risk for Heart disease & Diabetes
due to genetic predisposition, high triglycerides, cholesterol
& low HDL. Advancing age is also associated with insufficient
Nutrition, Psychological factors, social factors and poor fitness.
This population needs comprehensive care by health care professionals
with a human touch and sound understanding. This course is designed
to provide optimum skills and in-depth knowledge in handling Geriatric
population.
Scope of the course
- Participants will be able develop multidisciplinary approach, understanding of wide range of diseases and their secondary prevention
- To develop practical skills to teach Geriatric population modified exercises and exercise program design
- To develop motivational skills to enhance positive living and to sustain life style modifications
- To develop the concept of multidisciplinary Geriatric rehabilitation programmes in Hospitals as well as community centres
Course content
- Age related deconditioning
- Common Geriatric medical problems
- Disease and diet
- Stress / Psychology
- Physiotherapy for the aged
- Counselling the aged
- Group exercise programme
- Health related assessment
- Health screening in Geriatric groups
Eligibility
- MBBS graduates & General Practitioners
- Physiotherapists / Physiotherapy Interns, Graduates in Life Sciences
- Psychologists, Dieticians, medico-social workers & Nursing Graduates
Duration & Contact Program
- Six months correspondence
- One-week contact program contributed by experts from Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Physiology & Medicine.
