New HSA clinic specialises in care for seniors
(CNS): The Health Services Authority (HSA) has expanded its range of specialist clinics to include geriatric medical care, which is the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions associated with people aged 60 and over, including multiple chronic conditions, functional decline, dementia and frailty. This service will be delivered by Dr Glaister Bell, who moved from the HSA General Practice on 1 June to launch this new HSA healthcare provision.
Dr Bell says he takes a holistic approach to the care of older adults, addressing more than the physical aspects of health. “I get acquainted with other areas that impact their overall health such as specific and common disorders, the social areas that have direct or indirect impact on their wellbeing, the psychological components, the spiritual and more,” he explained in a release from the HSA.
Dr Bell holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), a Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Family Medicine and has had subspecialty training in Geriatric Medicine, all from the University of the West Indies, Mona. He has years of experience working as a medical officer in emergency departments and as a general practitioner in Jamaica, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands and at the HSA.
People wanting to book an appointment with Dr Bell do not require a referral unless required by their health insurers, the HSA said. It is located with the rest of the specialist clinics at the Smith Road Medical Centre.
The HSA said that the service will help seniors, who make up around 12% of the population, to live comfortably and improve their life expectancy. “The Cayman Islands has a growing elderly population, and as such, we must cater to these individuals requiring more attention by virtue of their age and conditions to which they are susceptible in order to ensure a better quality of life and care,” Medical Director Dr Delroy Jefferson said.
To book an appointment, call 949-8600.
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congratulations Dr. Bell. We are proud of you and Cayman is blessed to have you caring for the elderly.
protecting cinico budget…and……ppl do ur own reasearch as i did! whole cayman a scam….
Poster at 10:00 am. “Prevention better than cure.” “A stitch in time saves nine.” There is no cure for old age but we should all hope to live to benefit from this new service.
Certainly protecting Cinico’s budget and caring for our people at all ages is what we should expect from HSA.
Congratulations and a big thank you to HSA and Dr. Bell.
congratulations Dr. Bell. You are so deserving of this and the people of the Cayman Islands are blessed to have you, such a sensitive, delightful person caring for the elders. Thank you for availing yourself. Best wishes
Unfortunately some of these 60 yr olds up to 65 have taken so little care of themselves they actually qualify as an over 75 and a whole list of ailments
and how do you know?
Look around. Sit in a surgery any day.
Congratulation Dr. Bell. I look forward to attending your clinic. Thank you HSA for providing this special clinic for the seniors.
Replying to 7:31 pm. There is some truth to that and all the more justification for having this clinic. Thank you HSA.
Don’t insult sexagenarians. My boss is 66 and his Barbie is in her early 30s.
People under 75 don’t usually have Dementia, delirium, falls, polypharmacy (using multiple drugs to treat a single condition or illness), coordination, confusion and agitation, and coronary heart disease.
Patients should see a geriatrician if their medical condition causes considerable impairment and frailty; if their required list of prescription medications has grown.
Weather health and wellness challenges appear gradually or suddenly, it is very important to know who and where to go , having a rediness plan for self and connected loved ones is vital : no need to feel lost or left out at any stage on the journey of life and health ;
This is a very needed and welcomed caregiving service
– ( for whom Dr Bell tolls )
There is no specific age but most patients who have a geriatrician as their primary care physician are 75 years of age or older.