Geriatrics

What is Geriatric Care?

With increasing life expectancy in the society, the number of chronic diseases is also increasing. Weakness, fatigue, depression, physical insufficiency, addiction, use of multiple medications, decrease in quality of life, economic and social problems are more common.

The Goal is Increased Quality of Life

Geriatric evaluation and treatment at Liv Hospital Geriatrics Clinic, aims for the elderly in the community to live as self-sufficient and free individuals, to integrate them into public life, to plan their medical treatments as much as possible and to improve their quality of life.

What are Problems the Problems at Advanced Age?

Neurological diseases (stroke, dementia, movement disorders)
Depression
Cardiovascular diseases
Cancer
Multiple chronic diseases
Polypharmacy (multiple medications and related side effects)
Infections
Rapidly developing medical problems and simultaneous delirium (sudden cognitive and behavioral impairment)
Nutritional disorders and dysphagia
Inactivity, dependence and fragility due to decreased muscle mass and strength
Osteoporosis
Balance disorders, falls and fractures
Gastrointestinal problems (constipation, etc.)
Pressure sores
Sleeping disorders
Vision and hearing problems
Urinary Incontinence
Oral and dental problems