Vellore govt. hospital celebrates International Day for Older Persons

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The dean of the hospital, professor S. Muthu Chitra, inaugurated the celebrations and explained the needs of the elderly and the importance of their health care. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Government Medical College Hospital, Vellore, has organised a series of events at its campus here to mark International Day of Older Persons on Friday.

According to a press release, this year’s theme was ‘Ageing with Dignity: Strengthening Care and Support System for Older Persons’. The program commenced with a rally taken out by students around the campus. It was followed by a health awareness programme on the outpatient block premises.

The dean of the hospital, professor S. Muthu Chitra, inaugurated the celebrations and explained the needs of the elderly and the importance of their healthcare. Patients and attendees shared their experiences, praising the quality of care and treatment they received in the geriatric ward.

Games and activities were organised in the ward for the elders, and prizes were awarded

Bijin Oliver John, senior assistant professor, Department of Geriatrics; professor N. Rathi Thilagam, medical superintendent; professor Gowri Veligandla, vice-principal of the medical college; D. Ravichandran, resident medical officer, and G.M. Geetha, assistant resident medical officer were present, the release said.

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