GERIATRICS - ECHIFA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL CENTER - DJERBA

Geriatrics is a medical specialty dedicated to elderly patients. It encompasses prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical interventions, while supporting loss of autonomy and preserving quality of life.

At the Echifa International Hospital Center, our geriatrics department stands out for its multidisciplinary approach, led by experienced geriatricians and qualified paramedical teams. It works closely with other medical specialties: neurology, orthopedics, oncology, diabetology, cardiology, pulmonology, and ophthalmology.

DISEASES TREATED BY GERIATRICS

Pathologies affecting seniors are numerous and can impact daily life:

• Orthopedic disorders: osteoarthritis, joint pain, lower back pain, musculoskeletal disorders
• Diabetes: hormonal or pancreatic insufficiency
• Heart problems: palpitations, irregular heart rhythm, hypertension
• Chronic respiratory diseases
• ENT issues: hearing loss, auditory disorders
• Kidney failure
• Prostate diseases in men
• Immune deficiencies
• Neurological disorders: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, other neurodegenerative diseases
• Digestive problems: ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders

CARE PROVIDED

Our geriatrics department makes every effort to care for each hospitalized senior:

• Personalized advice on lifestyle and prevention
• Medication treatments adapted to the patient’s health and age
• Surgical interventions when necessary
• Close monitoring to control the healing process and detect potential complications

Our teams ensure humane, respectful, and dignified support, involving families and caregivers for optimal recovery.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

To meet the needs of all patients, young or elderly, our clinic offers multidisciplinary care:

• Neurology: stroke, cognitive disorders, neurodegenerative diseases
• Orthopedics: fractures, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, mobility disorders
• Cardiology: hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary diseases
• Pulmonology: chronic respiratory diseases, lung infections, post-operative follow-up
• Oncology: cancer screening, treatment, and follow-up
• Diabetology: diabetes management and complications
• Nephrology: acute and chronic kidney diseases
• Rheumatology: joint pain, inflammatory or degenerative disorders
• ENT & Audiology: hearing disorders, vertigo, common ENT pathologies
• Dermatology: skin care, chronic wounds, skin cancer screening
• Gastroenterology: digestive disorders, liver diseases, nutrition
• Emergency and intensive care: 24/7 vital emergencies
• General and specialized surgery: tailored surgical interventions
• Functional rehabilitation and physiotherapy: maintaining autonomy, post-operative recovery, fall prevention

ADVANTAGES OF OUR GERIATRIC SERVICE

• Specialist geriatricians and qualified paramedical teams
• Calm, modern, and secure environment adapted to seniors
• Personalized follow-up with multidisciplinary evaluation
• Comprehensive care: physical, mental, social, and emotional

YOUR HEALTH, OUR PRIORITY

The geriatrics department at Echifa Clinic is recognized for its multidisciplinary, humane, and dignity-respecting approach for elderly patients.

Echifa International Hospital Center
Provide your loved ones with comprehensive, high-quality geriatric care in a safe and caring environment.