THE NEED FOR GERIATRIC CARE IN INDIA IS SIGNIFICANT IN INDIA

Currently, tertiary care hospitals offer geriatric services. The majority of facilities are located in cities. According to a survey, 46.3% of the participants were unaware of any geriatric services available close to where they lived. Geriatric care in India must be incorporated into primary healthcare services because most Indians over the age of 65 live in rural areas. It's crucial to mobilize neighborhood volunteers and healthcare professionals who can spot elderly people and send them to appropriate care. In this sense, carers can be quite empowering. Additionally, some businesses provide services like home and on-site screening for various illnesses.