Common Illness Among Seniors

“Those who love deeply never grow old, they may die of old age, but they die young”

-      Benjamin Franklin

Ageing is an inevitable phenomenon, which is irreversible. Like in the developed countries, the growth rate of the population of the aged is steadily increasing in Kerala. Around 13% of the population is above 65 years of age as per the 2011 census. In 2015, the number of Keralites above 65 was nearly 320 million with females outnumbering the males.

Aged and diseases

When you get older, a stage will come when you will have to depend on others for everything. The feel of loneliness combined with the loss of independence lead to many mental diseases. As the age catch up with you, various types of physical and mental disorders will start appearing.  Arthritis, heart diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, obesity, depression, renal problems and diabetes are some of the common diseases that elders suffer from. Many above 80 suffer from eye diseases and a good percentage aged above 60 suffers from diabetes.

Elderly health care support

The elders of a family require special attention. Sometimes the children will be NRIs who cannot attend to the needs of their parents. In such cases, arrangements are to be made to provide all necessary facilities especially in the field of health care. The ‘NRIservicesfirst’ is such an organization helping the elders of the NRI children. The Cochin based establishment gives all the medical help needed for the lonely parents of the NRI children.  

Health care for the aged in Kerala

In Kerala, the government health department system consisting of primary health centres, community health centres, district hospitals and medical colleges is one of the best in India. There are many private clinics and hospitals where the aged can get medical attention. However, to take appointments, to visit the doctors, to be checked by doctors, to get laboratory reports and to get medicines is a tedious job for elderly. The NRIservicesfirst can play a major role in such cases.

Dependent parents

In a state like Kerala, the parents are often left alone as the children migrate to foreign countries for better jobs. Sitting far away, they may not be in a position to look after their parents’ welfare. A home nurse or a maid can attend to their physical needs. For their medical needs, external help may be required at times. What one can do is to arrange with an agency, which can help them in their medical needs. The NRIservicesfirst is the best among such agencies as it caters exclusively for the dependent parents of the NRIs.

NRIservicesfirst.com

The NRIservicesfirst gives medical consultation, laboratory investigation and medicine delivery supports presently. The membership will be open to the public shortly with the fees for the Gold and Silver memberships Rupees 87,562 and 32,480 respectively. A membership here will be the best gift you can give to your dependent parents. For clearing your doubts contact us at NRIservicesfirst.com.