At KIMS Hospitals, Thane, our Geriatric Medicine Department provides comprehensive care for older adults. Ageing often brings several health conditions, multiple medicines, and changes in memory, mobility and daily function. Our geriatricians look at the whole person, not just one illness, to help seniors stay healthy, safe and independent for longer.
We work closely with family physicians and treating specialists, so every patient receives coordinated, continuous care.
When should you consult a geriatrician?
Older adults have unique and complex needs. You may benefit from a geriatric consultation if you or your loved one:
- Is above 60 years of age with multiple illnesses
- Takes 5 or more medicines
- Has recurrent falls
- Has memory complaints
- Has had repeated hospital admissions
- Has weight loss or poor appetite
- Has difficulty with daily activities
- Becomes confused during illness
- Is planning a major surgery
- Has a caregiver who is under stress
Conditions we manage
- Multiple chronic illnesses: holistic management of several long-term conditions together
- Polypharmacy: medication review and avoidance of harmful drug interactions
- Falls and functional decline: assessment of mobility, gait, balance and frailty of old age.
- Cognitive and psychological issues: Assessment of memory problems, mood disorders like anxiety, depression and sleep disorders.
- Nutritional concerns: weight loss, poor appetite and malnutrition, muscle loss ( sarcopenia) and Deconditioning.
- Pre-surgical evaluation: assessment and planning before major surgery in older adults to improve outcomes following surgery.
- Caregiver support: guidance and support for families caring for elderly loved ones
Our services:
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
A detailed evaluation that goes beyond individual diseases. It covers medical, functional, cognitive, emotional, nutritional and social aspects of health, and leads to a personalised management plan.
Medication review
A careful review of all current medicines to reduce side effects, avoid interactions and simplify treatment.
Falls and frailty assessment:
Multidisciplinary Evaluation of balance, strength and mobility, with practical steps to prevent falls and injuries.
Memory and mental health evaluation:
Screening and management of memory loss, dementia, depression and sleep disorders.
Preventive Geriatrics:
Centred around activities for healthy and active ageing like vaccination, maintenance of muscle and bone health, cognitive resilience.
Care planning and family guidance:
Clear advice for patients and families on long-term care, home safety and day-to-day support.
What to expect at your visit
- A detailed discussion of medical history, current medicines and daily routine
- A physical examination and relevant functional, memory and nutritional assessments
- A personalised care plan, explained clearly to you and your family
- Coordination with your family physician and other specialists.
Why choose KIMS Hospital for geriatric care?
- Complete assessment: a detailed geriatric assessment and management plan for every patient customised to individual needs and conditions.
- Clear communication: with carers and General practitioner around health care plan for the individual.
- Multidisciplinary working with physiotherapist, dietician and other allied professionals around complex problems, for tailored treatments.
- Medication reviews to identify potentially inappropriate medications.
- Advice on self management of chronic conditions and when to seek medical help.
