Geriatrics 

Geriatrics 

Compassionate, Specialized Care for Older Adults

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda’s Geriatrics Unit is dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life for older adults. As the leading center in Rwanda for age-specific care, the unit focuses on the unique physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of seniors. The team includes geriatricians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and social workers—working together to provide comprehensive and dignified care tailored to each individual’s stage of life.

Aging often comes with multiple medical conditions, changes in mobility, and complex treatment needs. The Geriatrics unit takes a patient-centered and multidisciplinary approach to manage these complexities and support healthy aging across all aspects of life.

Key Areas of Care
Each patient begins with a comprehensive geriatric assessment—evaluating medical history, cognitive and functional status, nutritional needs, mobility, and medication use. Based on this, a personalized care plan is developed, designed to optimize both health and independence.

Services include:
1. Chronic Disease Management: Diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, and kidney disease, among others.
2. Memory & Cognitive Care: Assessment and management of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and age-related memory changes
3. Medication Review & Optimization: Ensuring safe, effective use of multiple medications (polypharmacy management)
4. Mobility & Fall Prevention: Gait assessment, physical therapy, and home safety recommendations
5. Preventive Health Screenings: Cancer screenings, bone health checks, and immunizations tailored to seniors
6. Rehabilitation Services: Recovery support following illness, surgery, or hospitalization
7. Emotional and Mental Health Support: Counseling and psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, and social isolation in later life

Support Beyond the Hospital

The unit also plays a critical role in supporting families and caregivers through:

• Family education on managing chronic illness and dementia care
• Guidance on nutrition, home modifications, and long-term care planning
• Community resources and referrals for assisted living or home-based care

Why Choose King Faisal Hospital for Geriatric Care?
• Comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach tailored to senior needs
• Compassionate team trained in age-specific health challenges
• Continuity of care through close coordination with other departments such as Internal Medicine, Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care
• A safe, respectful, and elder-friendly environment designed to promote comfort and dignity