The emotional, physical, and financial burden of long-term illness can significantly impact the health and quality of life of the elderly, their family, and caregivers. In India, about 80% of the seniors suffer from at least one chronic disease, while 68% suffer from two or more life-fatal diseases. Despite these statistics, seniors can improve their health […]
International Day of Person’s with Disabilities: Caregiving in the Covid-19 Pandemic
Disabled people must be included in healthcare systems if we want to respect human rights, global sustainability, and safety and security. Every seventh person on this planet — a total of more than 1 billion people – has some disability. People living with disabilities are often overlooked, especially when it comes to inclusive healthcare in […]
World Parkison’s Day: Diagnosing the Five Stages of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is life-altering but not life-threatening. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive disease characterized as a movement disorder that can impair one’s ability to perform everyday tasks. Parkin’s symptoms worsen with time. Motor symptoms are the most frequent signs seen across patients, including tremors, rigidity, slowness of movement, and muscle stiffness. Understanding Parkinson’s […]
How is Digital Consultation Transforming Healthcare?
The current seasonal change from winter to spring to summer invite seasonal diseases like flu, stomach infections and body aches. Telemedicine consultation empowers you to seek answers to all your health-related questions, medical advice, or an opinion or diagnosis in just a few clicks without stepping out from your home. E-Healthcare apps like Gigadocs offer […]