Age is just a number when we really look at it however, as people keep on ageing they become increasingly prone to a number of health illnesses and diseases. Even though at old age most people feel young at heart, their body will tell something entirely different. So it is always better to keep a track of your health, especially in old age.
In this article, the focus is going to be on the importance of healthcare for senior citizens and how booking a senior citizen’s healthcare package can be the first step towards the same.
Who is considered a ‘Senior Citizen’?
The Indian law states that any citizen of India who is sixty years old and above will be considered a ‘senior citizen’. The Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections for India and States 2011-2036 estimated that in 2021 there were around 138 million senior citizens in India. The report also predicts that by 2031 the number of elderly people in India is only going to increase by around 56 million. It is a huge number. Hence, healthcare for senior citizens of India is of utmost importance.
(Source: Vikaspedia, Read the whole piece here)
Importance of Healthcare for Senior Citizens
Out of all the phases people experience throughout their lives, old age is definitely the most sensitive one. Ageing, without a doubt, is a natural progression however, it has its own shortcomings. The most common medical issues the elderly people experience include heart failure issues, blood pressure, diabetes, cancer malignancy, arthritis, joint pains, and kidney infections.
The Covid-19 pandemic has made us realize the importance of taking care of our mind and body. It was also seen that the worst affected by it were the senior citizens. In a report by United Nations, it was estimated that 66% of people aged 70 and over suffer from at least one underlying health condition and these elderly people were more exposed to the virus.
The first and most important step in taking good care of the elders in our lives is to book a package that focuses on healthcare for senior citizens and can address all the concerns regarding the healthcare for senior citizens.
Fortunately, Biocity Healthcare offers a package keeping in mind the healthcare for senior citizens, known as the Biocity Senior Citizens Package.
Reasons to opt for the Biocity Senior Citizens Healthcare Package
To ensure that the elderly people in our lives lead a comfortable and healthy life without any worries and anxiety, we first need to know the status of their overall health and then only we can extend our hands towards appropriate medical assistance. The Biocity Senior Citizens Package covers over 86 parameters.
What all is included in the Package?
The package covers the following parameters:
- Cancer Profile (1 Test)
– Prostate Cancer Antigen - Arthritis Profile (1 Test)
– Rheumatoid Factor (RA Factor) - Lipid Profile (8 Test)
– Consists of tests that measure the amount of cholesterol (a waxy substance in the body) and triglycerides (type of fat) in the blood. - Liver Function Test (12 Test)
– Measures the different enzymes, proteins and other substances produced by the liver to check its overall health. - Kidney Function Test (9 Test)
– These tests measure how well the kidneys are functioning, and whether they are able to clear the waste from the system. - Thyroid (3 Test)
– TSH, T3 and T4 measure how well your thyroid glands are working - Diabetes Profile (3 Test)
– Checks the blood sugar, urine sugar and HbA1c (amount of blood sugar attached to haemoglobin) - Vitamin (1 Test)
– Measures the level of Vitamin D in the body - CBC (24 Test)
– A range of tests that measure the overall health and identify an extensive variety of disorders, including leukaemia, anaemia and infections. - Bone (3 Test)
– To measure calcium, phosphorus and alkaline phosphate. - IRON Profile (3 Test)
– Serum iron measures the amount of iron in the blood
– The transferrin test measures a protein (transferrin) that helps in moving iron throughout the body
– Total iron-building capacity (TIBC) measures how well the iron in your body attaches to transferrin - Urine (18 Test)
– Helps in detecting and managing a varied range of disorders, including urinary tract infections, diabetes and kidney disease.
When you opt for our Senior Citizens Package, you also become eligible for the following perks
- FREE home sample collection,
- FREE health consultation and
- FREE diet consultation.
Most of us are blessed to have elders in our families. They have always loved and cared for us without asking for anything in return. Now, it is time for us to show the elders in our life how much we love and care about them by booking a Biocity Senior Citizens Package for them. This might be a small step towards the healthcare for senior citizens in our life but it can really make a huge difference in their lives.
Good news – we are also offering a huge discount at the moment, so hurry before the offer runs out!
