Presenter(s):

Pradnya Diggikar, Dr D.Y Patil Hospital, Pune, India

Abstract

INTRODUCTION The “geriatric giants” is a group of common and significant health issues that contribute to high rates of illness and death among older adults, while also complicating their medical care. The 5 pillars include Iatrogenesis, Immobility, Instability, Incontinence, and Impaired cognition.

These issues can have serious consequences for both patients and their caregivers, such as loss of independence, the need for institutional care, and caregiver fatigue or burnout. In India , primary care practitioners are often the first to encounter elderly patients. By asking targeted questions and conducting a thorough examination, these conditions can be identified early.

Geriatric Giants is a term coined by geriatrician Bernard Isaacs, and the expression refers to the principal chronic disabilities of old age that impact on the physical, mental and social domains of older adults. Many of these conditions, commonly misperceived to be an unavoidable part of old age, can in fact be improved.

AIMS & OBJECTIVE
To understand causes of chronic disabilities of old age
Methods for early prevention and treatment
Clinical presentation & Physical examination of disabilities of old age

CONCLUSIONS
Geriatric giants have serious consequences for the patients and the care givers.
Assessing these giants early in clinical practise could lead to earlier recognition of important syndromes and implementation of strategise to keep older individuals independent longer.
Physician have the prime role as the coordinator of care and bond with patient and their families.

Bio(s):

Name – Dr. Diggikar Pradnya Mukund
Present Designation –Professor, Dept. of Medicine, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune
Email – drdiggikar@gmail.com
Academic Qualification –
M.B.B.S, M.D. General Medicine, PGDGM , Fellowship In Gerontology.
Post Graduate Certification Course in Rheumatology from National institute of Medical Sciences, Silchar, Assam at 2014.
Post Graduate Diploma In Bioethics And Health Law, 2024.
Professional Memberships –
Life member. Geriatric Society of India (Co-Opted Member)
Life member, Indian Association of Geriatrics
Life member, International Federation of Ageing.
Area of Expertise:- Geriatric Medicine –
Geriatric OPD in Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri.
Adult Vaccination drive at Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri.
Extra-Curricular Activities –
Celebrated every year World Women’s day, Diabetic Day, Geriatric day and Tobacco day.
Conducted frequent camps and deliver health talks for poor urban population at areas of Pimpri, Kalewadi, Dapodi, Chinchwad, Moshi (Pune) and provide then with free services at our hospital.
Organ donation awareness camps
University Assignments and Achievements
Undergraduate teacher and Postgraduate teacher and examiner in General Medicine with an experience of 20 years.
Awarded the life time achievement award at the 2nd World Congress On Non Communicable Diseases 2023