Athulya Senior Care, with over 300 dedicated senior care beds is now the city's largest provider of integrated geriatric care.The Mathikere facility was inaugurated by Mr. U.T.Khader,Minister for Health and Family welfare.Government of Karnataka in the presence of the founders of Athulya Senior Care,health care professionals and senior citizens. In Karnataka,the need for dedicated elder care has become particularly significant with older adults accounting for 9.2 % of the state's population, one of the highest in India.With India's elderly population expected to nearly double over the coming decades,the need for specialised geriatric health care that goes beyond conventional hospital based treatment is only set to grow.Recognising this emerging public health challenge,the Government of karnataka has declared dementia as a public health priority through initiatives such as the Karnataka State Dementia Action plan and the Brain Health initiative,aimed at strengthening awareness,enabling early diagnosis,& improving integrated care for cognitive disorders.The launch of Athulaya Senior Care centre aligns with these broader objectives .
The Minister of Health & Family Welfare,Govt.of Karnataka Mr.U.T.Khader said," As Karnataka prepares for the healthcare needs of an ageing society,strengthening geriatric care infrastructure will play an increasingly important role ensuring healthy ageing & improving quality of life for senior citizens." Mr.G Srinivasan,Founder & CEO,Athulya Senior Care, said," we remain committed to building an integrated senior care eco system that combines clinical excellence,technology-enabled rehabilitation and compassionate caregiving to meet the evolving needs of older adults and their families". Dr.Karthik Narayan ,R,Founder & Managing Director,Athulya Senior Care said," This centre reflects our commitment to building world class senior care eco systems that enable older adults to age with dignity,independence & Purpose".
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