By Dr Rupal Shah
Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine (KD City Centre)
Dec 10, 2025
As life expectancy continues to rise, India is experiencing a rapid increase in its elderly population. Living longer must be accompanied by living well — retaining good health, independence, social connection, and dignity. Geriatric wellness ensures just that: a proactive approach that supports physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being during the golden years.
Internal Medicine specialists are at the forefront of geriatric care. They manage complex health needs, prevent diseases, review medications, and offer long-term guidance tailored to each elderly patient’s lifestyle and medical conditions. With the proper care, ageing becomes a fulfilling journey full of purpose — not a burden.
We are committed to this vision, providing elderly-friendly healthcare spaces with easy access to specialist consultations, diagnostics, and wellness programs — all designed to ensure seniors age confidently and safely.
Ageing brings natural but significant changes in the body and mind
An internal medicine approach helps bring everything together — keeping seniors healthier for longer, while improving their quality of life.
1. Chronic disease management
Internal medicine specialists help in
The goal is not just adding years to life — but adding life to years.
2. Safe medication practices
Polypharmacy (multiple prescriptions) is common in older adults and can cause
Periodic medication review ensures only essential and safe medical therapy continues.
3. Fall prevention & mobility care
Even a single fall can impact an older adult’s confidence and mobility, making fall prevention one of the most important aspects of senior care. Care plans include
Maintaining mobility means maintaining freedom.
4. Nutrition & diet planning for ageing
Loss of appetite, weak digestion, and chewing issues — all contribute to malnutrition in seniors. A good nutrition plan includes
5. Cognitive health & emotional well-being
Ageing well requires strong cognitive and emotional resilience, and Internal Medicine plays a key role in supporting both.
Screening for
6. Recommended strategies include
Programs at KD Hospital help seniors stay engaged and emotionally supported.
7. Immunisations for long-term protection
Essential vaccines for elders include
8. Urinary & prostate health
Urine leakage in women and prostate enlargement in men are frequent but underreported issues. Internal medicine provides
Seniors are encouraged to speak openly — because these issues are treatable.
9. Palliative & supportive care
For those with advanced diseases, care shifts from cure to comfort
KD City Centre is designed to make specialist care easily accessible for seniors, located in the heart of the city for maximum convenience.
Its advantages include
Convenient location — reducing travel burden for follow-ups
Dedicated Internal Medicine OPDs for chronic disease management
On-site lab facilities and essential diagnostics
Elderly-friendly environment with minimal waiting time
Regular wellness programs, awareness sessions & preventive camps
The goal is to bring quality healthcare closer to the community, so seniors never delay medical care due to distance or fatigue.
We ensure advanced diagnostics, physiotherapy, and multispecialty treatments when needed.
Active involvement from family and caregivers plays a vital role in improving physical recovery and maintaining emotional stability.
Families can help by
Consistent, thoughtful support—no matter how small—significantly improves overall well-being.
Geriatric wellness is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Through skilled Internal Medicine care, preventive health, emotional support, and convenient access to services via KD Hospital and KD City Centre, every senior can look forward to a future that is
We believe that our seniors deserve the very best care — because they have spent a lifetime caring for us.
