Bengaluru, March 22, 2025: Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta has introduced ‘Seniors First’, Karnataka’s first integrated geriatric healthcare program, aimed at providing preventive, personalized, and post-procedural care for senior citizens. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality of life for the elderly by ensuring seamless medical support, proactive wellness monitoring, and structured rehabilitation.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who inaugurated the program, lauded the initiative, calling it a significant step toward ensuring accessible and compassionate healthcare for the elderly.
Key Features of ‘Seniors First’
The program is designed to provide:
* Personalized wellness plans tailored to individual health needs
* Continuity of care across hospital and home settings
* Proactive health monitoring to detect and prevent complications early
* Rehabilitation support after major procedures
* Emotional and caregiver support services
– Diet and nutritional guidance
To ensure accessibility, the program also includes:
1. A dedicated helpline for health queries and service coordination
2. A concierge team for seamless navigation of medical care
3. Priority consultations, admissions, and discharge support
4. 24/7 medical guidance and homecare services
5. Emergency coordination and assistance
By integrating the strengths of Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Homecare, Apollo 24/7, and Apollo Diagnostics, the program offers a holistic and structured approach to elder care.
A 360° Approach to Elderly Care
Seniors First supports seniors recovering from orthopedic surgeries, cardiac procedures, neurological conditions, and cancer treatments. Each care pathway is customized to suit an individual’s health condition, frailty level, and life goals, ensuring a smooth recovery process and better quality of life.
Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, emphasized that the initiative empowers not only seniors but also families and caregivers by offering accessible and compassionate healthcare solutions.
Bridging the Geriatric Care Gap in India
With over 140 million senior citizens in India, many face challenges such as chronic illnesses, frequent hospitalizations, and inadequate post-treatment support. Seniors First aims to bridge these gaps by offering structured, multidisciplinary, and continuous care for the elderly.
Dr. Steve Paul, a Geriatric Specialist, noted:
“This program shifts geriatric care from reactive to proactive. It’s not just about treating illnesses but ensuring seniors stay well, independent, and confident.”
A New Standard in Senior Healthcare
Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta’s Seniors First sets a new benchmark in geriatric care, ensuring that elderly care is not a privilege, but a right. With expertise, technology, and empathy at its core, the initiative aims to make aging a healthier and more dignified journey.
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