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Elderly care
Varishtha Arogyam
Practical care, fall safety and warning signs for elders.
Educational and awareness use only. These tools do not give a medical diagnosis. For health concerns, please consult your nearest PHC or doctor.
Fall-proof the home
Medicine safety
- Keep one updated list of all medicines and doses
- Use a weekly pill box and fixed daily times
- Never double a missed dose — ask the doctor or PHC
- Take all medicine boxes to every doctor visit
Warning signs — act fast
- Sudden confusion, face droop or slurred speech (stroke)
- Chest pain or sudden breathlessness
- A fall with injury, or unable to get up
- High fever with drowsiness
- Sudden severe weakness or fainting
If this is an emergency, do not wait.
For caregivers
- Watch for low mood, withdrawal or loneliness — talk and involve them
- Encourage gentle daily movement and time outdoors
- Keep emergency numbers and the medicine list on the fridge or wall
- Look after your own rest — caregiver burnout is real