Homeopathy for Elderly Care, Geriatric Medicines

Aging is a normal biological process and not a progressive disease. In  India around 90 million people are  over the age of 60 currently and as per the 60th National Sample Survey 25% reported poor health. Health risks  associated with old age are as follows

• the risk of having at least one chronic disease, such as hypertension, diabetes and osteo-muscular conditions like osteoporosis or arthritis increases.
• Risk for developing most types of cancer increases with age - prostate cancer, cervical cancer,  lung cancer , breast cancer and colon cancer are common cancers associated with advanced age.
• Cardiovascular diseases  - heart failure, heart disease, arrhythmia, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, stroke, congenital heart disease.
• Poor Mental health – dementia, depression is common in old age
• Impaired vision and Hearing Loss

Homeopathy offers alternate health care choices that aims to prevent physical disability and increase active life expectancy through holistic care.