KARACHI: The Liaquat National Hospital (LNH) has introduced geriatric services especially designed for the 65-year-old and above.

The services include an exclusive stateof-the-art day care centre for senior citizens, which is managed by specialist doctors, nutritionists, physiologists, physio-therapists and medical staff.

A ceremony in this respect was held at the LNH`s convention centre, where experts talked about the need for geriatric service and the health complications that might occur in old age.

These health issues, speakers said, psychological illnesses as depression and dementia.

They said at times loneliness also played a vital role in deterioratinghealth condition, which should be addressed immediately to avoid further complications.

The event`s chief guests were renowned actor Munawar Saeed and culinary artist Naheed Ansari. Both emphasised the need for taking care of the elderly and appreciated the hospital for their initiative.

LNH medical director Prof Salman Paridi also spoke.