Geriatric Medicine

Overview

The Geriatric Department provides comprehensive, specialized care for older adults, focusing on healthy aging, early detection of age-related conditions, and improving quality of life.

Our team includes geriatricians, geriatric nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers, all working collaboratively to offer individualised, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

We provide both outpatient and inpatient geriatric services, including a dedicated program for memory and cognitive health.

Our Memory & Cognitive Clinics offer assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for conditions such as dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and age-related memory decline.

For patients requiring close monitoring and rehabilitation, we offer inpatient geriatric and cognitive care, ensuring a safe environment with multidisciplinary support.

Our mission is to help older adults maintain independence, enhance daily functioning, and support families in navigating the challenges of ageing.

What We Treat

Memory & Cognitive Disorders

• Dementia (Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body, etc.)
• Mild cognitive impairment
• Age-related memory loss
• Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
• Cognitive decline following illness, surgery, or hospitalisation

(Provided through specialised outpatient clinics and dedicated inpatient programmes)

Chronic Diseases in Older Adults

• Hypertension
• Diabetes mellitus
• Heart disease and chronic heart failure
• Chronic kidney disease
• Thyroid disorders
• Chronic respiratory diseases

Mobility & Gait Disorders

• Falls and balance problems
• Frailty and muscle weakness
• Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
• Post-fracture rehabilitation

Neurological Conditions Related to Aging

• Parkinson's disease
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Neuropathy
• Tremor disorders

Psychological & Emotional Health

• Depression in older adults
• Anxiety and stress
• Sleep disorders
• Adjustment disorders

Polypharmacy & Medication Management

• Review of complex medication lists
• Minimising drug interactions
• Safe deprescribing

Nutrition & Metabolic Concerns

• Malnutrition and weight loss
• Vitamin deficiencies
• Osteoporosis and bone health

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

• Functional ability
• Cognitive screening
• Social and environmental evaluation
• Caregiver support and education

Inpatient Geriatric Care

• Management of acute geriatric syndromes
• Cognitive and behavioural stabilisation
• Mobility and rehabilitation programmes
• Discharge planning and transition of care