Bengaluru: Apollo Hospitals Bengaluru has launched ‘Seniors First,’ Karnataka’s first integrated geriatric care program aimed at transforming senior healthcare through preventive care, structured recovery, and continuous wellness. This initiative ensures seamless hospital-to-home transitions, personalized health plans, and ongoing health monitoring, leveraging Apollo’s four decades of clinical excellence.
A Vision for Compassionate Senior Care—Sri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health, Karnataka, commended the initiative: “Apollo’s ‘Seniors First’ is a significant step toward ensuring our elderly population receives healthcare that is advanced, compassionate, and accessible.”
The program unifies Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Homecare, Apollo 24|7, and Apollo Diagnostics, offering a multidisciplinary approach through physicians, specialists, therapists, nutritionists, and digital health tools. It covers preventive check-ups, medication management, post-surgical rehabilitation, and emotional support to provide holistic care.
Comprehensive Geriatric Support—Seniors First is designed to assist elderly patients recovering from:
Orthopaedic Surgeries (Knee & Hip Replacements), Cardiac Procedures (Bypass Surgery, Angioplasty, Heart Failure Management), Neurological Conditions (Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Neuro Surgeries), Cancer Treatments (Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgical Oncology). Each care pathway is tailored to the individual’s health status, frailty level, and personal goals to ensure recovery, mobility, and improved quality of life.
Bridging the Geriatric Care Gap in India— India is home to over 140 million senior citizens, many of whom struggle with chronic conditions, frequent hospitalizations, and polypharmacy risks. Geriatric care remains fragmented, with poor coordination, limited home support, and insufficient age-specific protocols. ‘Seniors First’ aims to bridge these gaps through a structured, multidisciplinary approach to elder healthcare.
Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, emphasized: “This initiative empowers seniors, families, and caregivers by providing structured, accessible, and compassionate healthcare solutions.”
Dr. Madhu Sasidhar, President & CEO, Apollo Hospitals Division, added: “India’s aging population presents both a challenge and an opportunity. ‘Seniors First’ is our commitment to a sustainable model of geriatric care that is seamless, personalized, and rooted in medical excellence.”
A Shift from Reactive to Proactive Care—Dr. Steve Paul, Geriatric Specialist, stated: “This program moves from reactive treatment to proactive wellness, fostering confidence, independence, and peace of mind for seniors and their families.”Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta is proud to lead this transformative step in geriatric healthcare—combiningexpertise, empathy, and cutting-edge medical technology to ensure seniors receive world-class support, dignity, and independence. ‘Seniors First’ redefines elder care in India, paving the way for a healthier, more dignified future for senior citizens.
