The concept of nuclear family setup is widening the gap between the younger generation and older generation, opined Karnataka chapter of Indian Academy of Geriatrics Secretary Dr Venkatesh Rangaswamy.
He was addressing the gathering at the inaugural function of third annual conference of Karnataka chapter of Indian Academy of Geriatrics at TMA Pai Convention Centre in City on Saturday.
“A complete demarcated partition has been formed between the two generations. The problem of people above 60 years should be addressed in a proper way. The government should introduce special schemes to cover the old age citizens. Germany is leading in this regard, where about 85 per cent of the citizens come under the insurance scheme, provided by the federal government,” he said.
He said that in order to build a healthy relation with old age people and also to address their issues effectively, good communication skills are required. “Medical colleges, nursing colleges and other paramedical institutions are the best places where one can learn these skills,” he said.
He said that India requires more Geriatricians as India will soon have a population boom, with above 60 years aged people would outnumber the below five age of the population, in few years.
KCIAG Vice President Dr Parasuramulu said that it is the duty of society to ensure equality in life for the old age. “Money or lack of access should not be a hinderance in rendering services to the old age. They are the asset to the society and need to be respected,” he said.Manipal University Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr V Surendra Shetty was the chief guest on the occasion. Manipal University Registrar Dr G K Prabhu, Vishwas Trust Head Dr Olinda Pereira, Kasturba Medical College Dean Dr M V Prabhu, Community Medicine HoD Dr B Unnikrishnan, Medicine HoD Dr R V Bhat, Organising Secretary Dr Prabha Adhikari were also present during the function.
He was addressing the gathering at the inaugural function of third annual conference of Karnataka chapter of Indian Academy of Geriatrics at TMA Pai Convention Centre in City on Saturday.
“A complete demarcated partition has been formed between the two generations. The problem of people above 60 years should be addressed in a proper way. The government should introduce special schemes to cover the old age citizens. Germany is leading in this regard, where about 85 per cent of the citizens come under the insurance scheme, provided by the federal government,” he said.
He said that in order to build a healthy relation with old age people and also to address their issues effectively, good communication skills are required. “Medical colleges, nursing colleges and other paramedical institutions are the best places where one can learn these skills,” he said.
He said that India requires more Geriatricians as India will soon have a population boom, with above 60 years aged people would outnumber the below five age of the population, in few years.
KCIAG Vice President Dr Parasuramulu said that it is the duty of society to ensure equality in life for the old age. “Money or lack of access should not be a hinderance in rendering services to the old age. They are the asset to the society and need to be respected,” he said.Manipal University Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr V Surendra Shetty was the chief guest on the occasion. Manipal University Registrar Dr G K Prabhu, Vishwas Trust Head Dr Olinda Pereira, Kasturba Medical College Dean Dr M V Prabhu, Community Medicine HoD Dr B Unnikrishnan, Medicine HoD Dr R V Bhat, Organising Secretary Dr Prabha Adhikari were also present during the function.
Source:Deccan Herald
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