Belarus improves geriatric service: number of profile offices to grow to 140 by year end

The number of geriatric offices in Belarus may increase to 140 by the end of the year. This was stated by the head of the city geriatric center of Minsk Irina Tokareva, reports sb.by.

Belarus is interested in the longevity of citizens, which is facilitated by an active lifestyle, the speaker noted:

- When we talk about active longevity, first of all, we assume the preservation of human independence and independence for as long as possible. Active longevity involves maintaining physical activity, mental health, social engagement, and a positive emotional attitude.

The issue is studied by specialists of the Republican Gerontological Center (active longevity) on the basis of the Minsk Regional Clinical Hospital for Disabled People of the Great Patriotic War.

- According to the national strategy "Active longevity - 2030", the geriatric service is being developed and improved, geriatric offices are being opened. There are currently 128 such offices. By the end of the year, it is planned to increase their number to 140. They conduct examinations of the elderly, set the task of timely diagnosis of geriatric syndromes, prevention of senile asthenia and drawing up an individual rehabilitation program taking into account the needs of each elderly person, said Irina Tokareva.

She also said that there are 180 classrooms of active longevity schools in Belarus:

- These schools not only conduct lectures for older people on a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, physical activity, but also do testing for early detection of cognitive decline, the presence of signs of senile asthenia, geriatric syndromes. Cognitive trainings are conducted on the basis of active longevity schools, work with relatives of people who provide care to disabled patients.

In Belarus, there are also nursing schools based on territorial social service centers. Here, representatives of health care institutions train relatives of older people and social workers.

- In honor of the Day of Older Persons, the republican action “Respect” is held. Care. Responsibility”. Master classes are planned in the departments of rehabilitation of health organizations. Elderly people will be taught breathing exercises, physical education. You can find out about specific events held in healthcare organizations on official websites, said Irina Tokareva. Fairs of kindness and targeted support: BRSM told what help volunteers provide to elderly Belarusians n