Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Chandigarh Launches Elderly Healthcare Pilot Project
The Health Department in Chandigarh is starting a special project to help older people stay healthy.
They've found almost 1,900 people over 80 to start with.
A team of doctors and nurses will visit these people at home to check their health and help with problems like diabetes.
They'll also have ambulances ready and a help desk at the local hospital.
The goal is to make sure older people get the care they need and feel more confident.
They're starting with the oldest residents and may include more people later.
Chandigarh Health Department identifies 1,874 people aged 80+ for a new healthcare project.
The pilot project aims to provide better healthcare services to elderly residents in their homes.
A team of doctors, nurses, and attendants will regularly visit elderly individuals to address health issues.
Dedicated ambulance services and a help desk will be available at GMSH-16 for senior citizens.
The project prioritizes those living alone, disabled, or unable to move independently.
- Who
- The Chandigarh Health Department and elderly residents aged 80 and older.
- What
- A pilot project to provide better healthcare services to elderly residents.
- When
- The project is starting now.
- Where
- Chandigarh, at GMSH-16 and in the homes of elderly residents.
- Why
- To improve the health and care of the elderly population.
- Project Focus
- Healthcare for elderly residents
- Target Age Group
- 80+
- Number of People Identified
- 1,874
- Key Services
- Home visits, ambulance, help desk
- Location of Services
- GMSH-16 and homes
- Prioritized Group
- Those living alone or with disabilities