More than 1,500 residents of Tomsk region received aid from geriatric care providers.
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Tomsk's Geriatric Centers: A Closer Look
Tomsk, May 6 - RIA Tomsk. Over 1,500 residents of the region sought consultations with geriatric specialists since the start of 2025, with eight healthcare institutions in Tomsk region now employing these specialists, including a specialized center at Regional Clinical Hospital No2.
Elderly residents aged 60 and over can be referred to a geriatric physician by their primary care doctor following a special assessment, such as during health screenings. Upon initial examination, the geriatric specialist conducts a comprehensive health evaluation. Based on these findings, an individual treatment plan is created.
As per the press service, 1,506 residents of the region sought geriatric care since the beginning of 2025, with 1,205 receiving ambulatory care. Hospitalization at the regional geriatric center within Hospital No2 was completed by 301 patients, including 44 rural residents.
"Geriatric care is crucial and essential. Proper nutrition, regular exercise, regular check-ups, and screenings – all these elements contribute to a healthy, long life. Remember, taking care of your health starts long before reaching old age," said Robert Fidarov, head of the Tomsk region's healthcare department, as quoted in the statement.
The center is equipped with a fitness center and emotional decompression room. All patients undergo diagnosis, and medications are prescribed for osteoporosis if necessary.
According to the health department, geriatric care is provided at eight healthcare facilities: Ainyovsk, Bakhchyorsk, Kozhevnikovsk, Kolpashevsky District Hospitals, No2 and No10 Polyclinics, Hospital No3, and Hospital No2.
In the broader context, there is a focus on active aging and the development of comprehensive geriatric services in Russia. Regional implementation of active aging programs and corporate support for older employees is emphasized, with an aim to tailor international best practices to the Russian context. Ongoing issues faced by older adults, such as fear of falling or getting lost, indicate a need for more comprehensive community-based and home-based geriatric services in regions like Tomsk.
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Active Ageing Strategies:Discussions and conferences across Russia have focused on active aging – implementing "Strategy of Actions in the Interests of the Older Generation in the Russian Federation until 2030." Topics include global best practices, regional approaches, and programs to support older adults[2].
Regional and Corporate Programs:There is an emphasis on regional implementation of active aging programs and corporate support for older employees, with a focus on person-centric services tailored to the Russian context[2].
Challenges:Media reports highlight ongoing issues for older adults, including fear of falling and getting lost, which may signify a need for more comprehensive community and home-based geriatric services in regions like Tomsk[3].
- The comprehensive health evaluations performed by geriatric specialists, such as those at the center in Regional Clinical Hospital No2, are often cited in discussions regarding the health and wellness of the elderly.
- Section 1087 of the science workbench outlines the importance of chronic diseases, including cancer, respiratory conditions, and digestive health, in geriatric care.
- The fitness center and emotional decompression room within the regional geriatric center at Hospital No2 are crucial components of a strong approach to workplace wellness for older adults.
- Medical conditions like chronic diseases, neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders, mental health issues, and skin conditions can all be managed through the therapies and treatments provided by geriatric specialists.
- In an effort to address the needs of the aging population, several Russian regions, including Tomsk, are focusing on the development of comprehensive geriatric services, as outlined in the Strategy of Actions in the Interests of the Older Generation in the Russian Federation until 2030.
- Men's health, eye health, hearing, cardiovascular health, and skin care are all areas that require attention in geriatric care, as highlighted by Geriatric Centers in Tomsk.
- In Tomsk, eight healthcare institutions now employ geriatric specialists, including Hospital No2, where an individual treatment plan is created based on the findings of a comprehensive health evaluation.
- region's elderly population has faced issues such as fear of falling and getting lost, which underscores the need for more comprehensive community-based and home-based geriatric services.
- As per the press service, No2 Regional Clinical Hospital, one of the eight healthcare facilities offering geriatric care in Tomsk, has had 301 patients hospitalized at the regional geriatric center since the beginning of 2025.
- Medicare and other healthcare programs play a vital role in providing access to essential geriatric care, ensuring that older adults have the opportunity to receive proper treatment and maintain their health and wellbeing.
- CBD, a natural compound derived from the hemp plant, has been studied for its potential benefits in skin conditions and neurological disorders, and it is an area of ongoing research in geriatric care.
- Womens health, parenting, and aging are crucial aspects of geriatric care, with a focus on addressing these issues through education, support, and resources for older adults.
- Regional Clinical Hospital No2's geriatric center emphasizes the importance of nutrition, exercise, regular check-ups, and screenings in promoting a healthy, long life.
- With the rise of active aging strategies and corporate support for older employees, the implementation of international best practices tailored to the Russian context can lead to a greater focus on overall health and wellness, including fitness and exercise, in geriatric care.
