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Frailty, nutrition, fall prevention, advanced care planning, geriatric emergencies, palliative care, immunizations and cancer screening in older adults were discussed at a three-day national conference on aging and geriatrics that concluded Wednesday at the St. John’s Medical College in the city.
At a conference organized by the Geriatric Center St. John’s (SJGC) – A Ray of Hope in collaboration with Senior Citizen Health Service brought together nearly 300 delegates and over 60 experts from leading institutions across India, reflecting the growing interest in geriatric care in the state.
The event opened with pre-conference workshops covering geriatric medicine, nursing and physiotherapy along with a joint session on dementia care. Organizers said the multidisciplinary format was aimed at strengthening team-based approaches to caring for the elderly.
The main blocks included expert lectures, five panel discussions and oral and poster presentations. A high-level panel discussion examined welfare arrangements for senior citizens in Karnataka, with senior state government officials participating in discussions on gaps in policy and service delivery.
Arvind Kasthuri, head of SJGC, delivered the valedictory address and said the conference reflected a shift in the outlook on aging in India. “SJGC CON 2026 showed that the conversation on aging in India is maturing – from clinical management to dignity, rights and community care,” he said, adding, “We hope that the connections made and insights shared here will translate into tangible improvements in how we care for our elders across Karnataka and across the country.”
Published – 26 Feb 2026 21:06 IST
