Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics - Course, Fees, Eligibility, Top Colleges, Top Careers

This course specially focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.This programme primarily aims to introduce the candidates to the concept of physiological ageing in comparison with younger adults, differences between physiology and pathology, major presentation of illness in older people and general approach to therapy.This course equips you with the necessary theory and skills to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of Geriatric Medicine.Candidates laern to provide necssary information about elder care options, and refers people to home care services, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospice as appropriate.