</iframe</noscript><div class="topNav"><div class="container customContainer"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12 topItem"><div class="socialMenu"><nav class="navbar navbar-expand-xl navbar-light navbar navbar-expand-x1 navbar-light"><button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#navbarSupportedContent" aria-controls="navbarSupportedContent" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Toggle navigation" class="navbar-toggler navbar-toggler collapsed"><span class="navbar-toggler-icon"></span></button><div class="collapse navbar-collapse navbar-collapse collapse" id="topSicialMenu"><ul class="navbar-nav mr-auto"><li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link nopadingM" href="tel:+914842660000"><svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" data-prefix="fas" data-icon="ambulance" class="svg-inline--fa fa-ambulance fa-w-20" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 640 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M624 352h-16V243.9c0-12.7-5.1-24.9-14.1-33.9L494 110.1c-9-9-21.2-14.1-33.9-14.1H416V48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48v320c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h16c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96h128c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96h48c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-32c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM160 464c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48zm144-248c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8h-56v56c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8h-48c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-56h-56c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-48c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h56v-56c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h48c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v56h56c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v48zm176 248c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48zm80-208H416V144h44.1l99.9 99.9V256z"></path></svg>+91 484 2660000</a></li><li class="nav-item "><a class="nav-link" href="/book-an-appointment"><div class="socialIcon"><svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" data-prefix="fas" data-icon="calendar-check" class="svg-inline--fa fa-calendar-check fa-w-14" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 448 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M436 160H12c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-36c0-26.51 21.49-48 48-48h48V12c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h40c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v52h128V12c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h40c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v52h48c26.51 0 48 21.49 48 48v36c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zM12 192h424c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v260c0 26.51-21.49 48-48 48H48c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48V204c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12zm333.296 95.947l-28.169-28.398c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L194.12 364.665l-45.98-46.352c-4.667-4.705-12.266-4.736-16.971-.068l-28.397 28.17c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.97l82.601 83.269c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l142.953-141.805c4.705-4.667 4.736-12.265.068-16.97z"></path></svg></div><div class="socialContent"><p class="sutTtle">Book An</p><p>Appointment </p></div></a></li><li class="nav-item "><a class="nav-link" href="/video-consultation"><div class="socialIcon"><svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" data-prefix="fas" data-icon="chalkboard-teacher" class="svg-inline--fa fa-chalkboard-teacher fa-w-20" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 640 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M208 352c-2.39 0-4.78.35-7.06 1.09C187.98 357.3 174.35 360 160 360c-14.35 0-27.98-2.7-40.95-6.91-2.28-.74-4.66-1.09-7.05-1.09C49.94 352-.33 402.48 0 464.62.14 490.88 21.73 512 48 512h224c26.27 0 47.86-21.12 48-47.38.33-62.14-49.94-112.62-112-112.62zm-48-32c53.02 0 96-42.98 96-96s-42.98-96-96-96-96 42.98-96 96 42.98 96 96 96zM592 0H208c-26.47 0-48 22.25-48 49.59V96c23.42 0 45.1 6.78 64 17.8V64h352v288h-64v-64H384v64h-76.24c19.1 16.69 33.12 38.73 39.69 64H592c26.47 0 48-22.25 48-49.59V49.59C640 22.25 618.47 0 592 0z"></path></svg></div><div class="socialContent"><p class="sutTtle">Book A</p><p>Video Consultation</p></div></a></li><li class="nav-item "><a class="nav-link" href="/emergency-services"><div class="socialIcon"><svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" data-prefix="fas" data-icon="ambulance" class="svg-inline--fa fa-ambulance fa-w-20" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 640 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M624 352h-16V243.9c0-12.7-5.1-24.9-14.1-33.9L494 110.1c-9-9-21.2-14.1-33.9-14.1H416V48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48v320c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h16c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96h128c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96h48c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-32c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM160 464c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48zm144-248c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8h-56v56c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8h-48c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-56h-56c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-48c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h56v-56c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h48c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v56h56c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v48zm176 248c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48zm80-208H416V144h44.1l99.9 99.9V256z"></path></svg></div><div class="socialContent"><p class="sutTtle">Accident & Emergency</p><p>9946000911</p></div></a></li><li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="/international-patient-service"><svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" data-prefix="fas" data-icon="comment-medical" class="svg-inline--fa fa-comment-medical fa-w-16" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M256 32C114.62 32 0 125.12 0 240c0 49.56 21.41 95 57 130.74C44.46 421.05 2.7 466 2.2 466.5A8 8 0 0 0 8 480c66.26 0 116-31.75 140.6-51.38A304.66 304.66 0 0 0 256 448c141.39 0 256-93.12 256-208S397.39 32 256 32zm96 232a8 8 0 0 1-8 8h-56v56a8 8 0 0 1-8 8h-48a8 8 0 0 1-8-8v-56h-56a8 8 0 0 1-8-8v-48a8 8 0 0 1 8-8h56v-56a8 8 0 0 1 8-8h48a8 8 0 0 1 8 8v56h56a8 8 0 0 1 8 8z"></path></svg>International Consultation</a></li></ul></div></nav><ul class="tSocialM"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunrisehospitalkochi"><i class="fab fa-facebook-f"></i></a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunrise_hospital_kochi/"><i class="fab fa-instagram"></i></a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunrise-hospital-cochin"><i class="fab fa-linkedin-in"></i></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SunriseHospitalkochi/featured"><i class="fab fa-youtube"></i></a></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div class="MainMenu"><div class="container customContainer"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><nav id="navbar" class="navbar navbar-expand-lg navbar-light"><a class="navbar-brand brand-logo" href="/"><img src="/assets/images/sunrise_logo.png" alt="logo" class="img-fluid"/></a><button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#navbarSupportedContent" aria-controls="navbarSupportedContent" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Toggle navigation" class="navbar-toggler navbar-toggler collapsed"><span class="navbar-toggler-icon"></span></button><div class="collapse navbar-collapse navbar-collapse collapse" id="navbarSupportedContent"><ul class="navbar-nav mr-auto"><li class="nav-item active dropdown"><a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" href="#" id="navbarDropdown" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">about</a><ul class="dropdown-menu customMenu-width1"><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12"><ul class="about-drowpdown"><li><a href="/about/vision" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>the vision</a></li><li><a href="/about/administration" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Administration</a></li></ul></div></div></ul></li><li class="nav-item dropdown"><a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" href="#" id="navbarDropdown" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">centre of excellence</a><ul class="dropdown-menu customMenu-width4 column-count"></ul></li><li class="nav-item dropdown"><a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" href="#" id="navbarDropdown" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">multi speciality</a><ul class="dropdown-menu customMenu-width4 column-count"></ul></li><li class="nav-item dropdown"><a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" href="/contact-us" id="navbarDropdown" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false">Contact</a></li><li class="nav-item dropdown"><a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" href="#" id="navbarDropdown" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false"><svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" data-prefix="fas" data-icon="ellipsis-h" class="svg-inline--fa fa-ellipsis-h fa-w-16" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M328 256c0 39.8-32.2 72-72 72s-72-32.2-72-72 32.2-72 72-72 72 32.2 72 72zm104-72c-39.8 0-72 32.2-72 72s32.2 72 72 72 72-32.2 72-72-32.2-72-72-72zm-352 0c-39.8 0-72 32.2-72 72s32.2 72 72 72 72-32.2 72-72-32.2-72-72-72z"></path></svg></a><ul class="dropdown-menu customMenu-width4"><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-3"><ul><li class="dropdown-header"><a href="#"><h3>Sunrise Links</h3></a></li><li><a href="/departments" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Departments</a></li><li><a href="/doctors" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Doctors</a></li><li><a href="/second-opinion" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Second Opinion</a></li><li><a href="/careers" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Careers</a></li><li><a href="/news-and-events" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>News & Events</a></li><li><a href="/blogs" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Blogs</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-3"><ul><li class="dropdown-header"><a href="#"><h3>Sunrise Videos</h3></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SunriseHospitalkochi/featured" target="__blank" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Sunrise meditalks</a></li><li><a href="/testimonials" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Patient Testimonials</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-3"><ul><li class="dropdown-header"><a href="#"><h3>Support Services</h3></a></li><li><a href="/emergency-services" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Emergency Services</a></li><li><a href="/blood-bank" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Diagnostics & Blood Bank</a></li><li><a href="/pharmacy" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Pharmacy</a></li><li><a href="#" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics</a></li><li><a href="/pre-employment-checkup" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Pre-Employment Check-up</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-3"><ul><li class="dropdown-header"><a href="#"><h3>Other</h3></a></li><li><a href="/disclaimer" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Disclaimer</a></li><li><a href="/privacy-policy" class="list-navMenu"><span class="listarrow "><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i></span>Privacy Policy</a></li></ul></div></div></ul></li></ul></div></nav></div></div></div></div><section><div class="quote_box "><a href="javascript:;" class="quote_bt"><i class="fas fa-bars" id="btn"></i></a><div class="quote_pop"><div class="site_morelist"><ul><li><a href="/doctors"><i class="fas fa-search"></i>Find a Doctor</a></li><li><a href="/second-opinion"><i class="fas fa-people-arrows"></i>Second opinion</a></li><li><a href="/departments"><i class="fas fa-user-md"></i>Department</a></li><li><a href="/contact-us"><i class="fas fa-envelope"></i>Send a Message</a></li></ul></div></div></div></section></header><div><div><section class="topBanner-section top-innerBanner"><div class="pageHeaderOverly"></div><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><h2 class="h2-x">Department of Geriatric Medicine</h2><nav aria-label="breadcrumb" class="page-breadcrumb"><ol class="breadcrumb"><li class="breadcrumb-item"><a href="/">Home</a></li><li class="breadcrumb-item " aria-current="page"><a href="/departments">Departments</a></li><li class="breadcrumb-item active" aria-current="page">Department of Geriatric Medicine</li></ol></nav></div></div></div></section><section class="searchBox"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><div class="banner-form" id="search"><div class="input-group animate__animated animate__fadeInUp animate__delay-2s"><input type="text" value="" class="form-control" placeholder="Search for Doctors/Departments"/><ul class="drop"></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="content-nav animate__animated animate__fadeInUp animate__delay-2s"><ul><li><a>Doctors</a></li><li><a>Treatment Facilities</a></li></ul></div><section class="content-area"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"><div class="c-titel"><h2 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s">Department of Geriatric Medicine</h2></div></div><div class="col-md-8"><div class="content-box animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-4s"><div><h2>Department of Geriatric Medicine</h2> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Departmental Overview</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Geriatric Department at Sunrise Hospital is headed by Dr Manoj C Jacob and functions with the primary focus of providing holistic care to the elderly population and imparting a sense of comfort to family members and caregivers. The department aims to promote better quality of life by prevention and treatment of disabilities and diseases. The team is composed of expert Geriatricians that work in tandem with a Nutritionist, Occupational therapist, Speech and hearing specialist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist and Psychiatrist.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="Centres-of-Excellence D-doctors" id="doctors"><div class="container customExcellence"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><div class="Excellence-title"><h2 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-2s">Doctors</h2></div></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-4 "><div class="doctors-box-1"><a href="#"><div class="doctors-section-title doc-nameTitle"><h4>Dr. Manoj C Jacob</h4><p>Consultant - Physician (Trained in Geriatric Medicine And Palliative Care)</p></div><img src="https://admin.sunrisehospitalcochin.com/uploads/doctor/dr-manoj-jacob-hwtHq4i8GAS1GRS.jpg" alt="Best Physician In Kochi"/></a><div class="patients-options"><ul><li><a href="/book-an-appointment?type=1&doctor=59">Book An Appointment</a></li><li><a href="/doctors/dr-manoj-c-jacob">Detailed Profile</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="content-area"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"><div class="c-titel"><h2 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInUp animate__delay-3s">Our Service</h2></div></div><div class="col-md-8"><div class="content-box animate__animated animate__fadeInUp animate__delay-4s"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We carry out assessments, comprehensive geriatric evaluations and appropriate management of healthcare requirements that are unique to the elderly population, such as Cognitive impairments, falls, Incontinence etc. We strive to treat every patient with dignity and provide them with quality services, along with respecting their privacy and confidentiality.</span></p> <h5> </h5> <h5> </h5> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div></div></div></div></section><div id="section_70"><section class="Facilities-section"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"><div class="c-titel"><h2 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-4s">Treatment Facilities</h2></div></div><div class="col-md-8"><div class="bs-example"><div class="accordion" id="accordionFacilities"><div class="accordion"><div class="card animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s"><div class="card-header" id="headingOne collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOneF1"><h2 class="mb-0"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link" variant="link"><i class="fa fa-plus"></i>Geriatric Care Services</button></h2></div><div class="collapse"><div class="card-body"><div><ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comprehensive Assessment and Care of an older person</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adult vaccination</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fall Assessment and Prevention</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Health Promotion and Screening</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Memory Behaviour Assessment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dementia Management</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist advice for appropriate exercises and rehabilitation to independent living e.g., post-Stroke and other conditions.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Expert Support for addressing psychological needs of older adults</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speech training by Therapist for speech related issues</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tele or Video Consultations and scheduled home visits by Geriatric Doctor / Geriatrician when necessary</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Laboratory and Medicine delivery services at home</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We respect and take care of every patient's privacy and confidentiality and ensure quality services. </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div><section class="footer-section"><div class="nav-bottom"><button type="button" id="whats-openPopup" class="whatsapp-button"><span><i class="fab fa-whatsapp"></i></span><p>get in touch </p></button><div class="circle-anime"></div></div><div class="fixed-live-chat position-fixed p-1"><div class="live-chat position-relative"><button type="button" class="chatbox"><i class="fas fa-phone-alt"></i><span>24 x 7 helpline</span></button></div></div><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 footer-menu"><h4 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-1s">Support Services</h4><ul class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-1s"><li><a href="/emergency-services"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Emergency Services</a></li><li><a href="/blood-bank"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Diagnostics & Blood Bank</a></li><li><a href="/pharmacy"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Pharmacy</a></li><li><a href="/pre-employment-checkup"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Pre-Employment Check-up</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 footer-menu"><h4 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-1s">Links</h4><ul class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-1s"><li><a href="/departments"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Departments</a></li><li><a href="/doctors"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Doctors</a></li><li><a href="/second-opinion"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Second Opinion</a></li><li><a href="/careers"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Careers</a></li><li><a href="/news-and-events"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>News and Events</a></li><li><a href="/blogs"> <i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Blogs</a></li><li><a href="/contact-us"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>contact</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 footer-menu"><h4 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-1s">Sunrise Videos</h4><ul class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-1s"><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SunriseHospitalkochi/featured" target="__blank"> <i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Sunrise Meditalks</a></li><li><a href="/testimonials" class="list-navMenu"><i class="fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right"></i>Patient Testimonials</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 footerContact"><h4 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-1s">Contact us</h4><ul class="footer-contact animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-1s"><li><i class="fas fa-phone-alt"></i>+91 484 2660000</li><li><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt"></i>Sunrise Hospital Seaport - Airport Road, Kakkanad, Kochi - 682030, Kerala, India.</li><li><i class="fas fa-envelope"></i>enquiry@sunrisehospital.in</li></ul><ul class="footer-SocialM animate__animated animate__fadeInUp animate__delay-1s"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunrisehospitalkochi"><li class="hvr-sweep-to-right"><i class="fab fa-facebook-f"></i></li></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunrise_hospital_kochi/"><li class="hvr-sweep-to-right"><i class="fab fa-instagram"></i></li></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunrise-hospital-cochin"><li class="hvr-sweep-to-right"><i class="fab fa-linkedin-in"></i></li></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SunriseHospitalkochi/featured"><li class="hvr-sweep-to-right"><i class="fab fa-youtube"></i></li></a></ul><div class="gst_item"><p>Sunrise Hospital, Cochin (www.sunrisehospitalcochin.com)</p><p>A Unit of Sunrise Institute of Medical Sciences Pvt Ltd, Kerala, India.</p><p>GST No 32AAICS4341K2ZB</p></div></div></div></div></section><section class="footerCopy-right"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><p>Copyright © <!-- -->2023<!-- -->. Sunrise Hospital All Rights Reserved | Powered by<a href="https://www.lenikosolutions.com"> Leniko Solutions</a></p></div></div></div></section><script async="" src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=UA-69343043-1"></script><script>window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'UA-69343043-1');</script><script>_linkedin_partner_id = "2606218"; window._linkedin_data_partner_ids = window._linkedin_data_partner_ids || []; window._linkedin_data_partner_ids.push(_linkedin_partner_id);</script><script>(function(){var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; var b = document.createElement("script"); b.type = "text/javascript";b.async = true; b.src = "https://snap.licdn.com/li.lms-analytics/insight.min.js"; s.parentNode.insertBefore(b, s);})();</script><noscript><img height="1" width="1" style="display:none;" alt="" src="https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=2606218&fmt=gif" /> </noscript><script> (function (botId) { var s = document.createElement("script"); s.async = true; s.type = 'text/javascript'; s.src = "https://app.chat360.io/widget/chatbox/common_scripts/script.js"; s.onload = function () { window.loadChat360Bot(botId); }; s.onerror = function (err) { console.error(err); }; document.body.appendChild(s); })("b79c23e4-ea8e-4636-b40a-f136ed5e2ab1");</script></div><script id="__NEXT_DATA__" type="application/json">{"props":{"pageProps":{"data":{"id":37,"name":"Department of Geriatric Medicine","slug":"department-of-geriatric-medicine","short_description":null,"description":"\u003ch2\u003eDepartment of Geriatric Medicine\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDepartmental Overview\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Geriatric Department at Sunrise Hospital is headed by Dr Manoj C Jacob and functions with the primary focus of providing holistic care to the elderly population and imparting a sense of comfort to family members and caregivers. The department aims to promote better quality of life by prevention and treatment of disabilities and diseases. The team is composed of expert Geriatricians that work in tandem with a Nutritionist, Occupational therapist, Speech and hearing specialist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist and Psychiatrist.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","other_information":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe carry out assessments, comprehensive geriatric evaluations and appropriate management of healthcare requirements that are unique to the elderly population, such as Cognitive impairments, falls, Incontinence etc. We strive to treat every patient with dignity and provide them with quality services, along with respecting their privacy and confidentiality.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h5\u003e\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","medical_description":null,"surgical_description":null,"banner":null,"logo":"uploads/department/geriatricmedicine-04mlSnGUqObC3Yw.png","page_title":"Best Geriatric Medicine Specialists in Kochi - Sunrise Hospital","sequence":null,"meta_tags":"geriatric medicines hospital, Best Geriatric Medicines In Kochi, Best Geriatric Medicine Specialists in Kochi","meta_description":"Sunrise Hospital's division of geriatric medicines focuses on providing holistic care to the elderly population and imparting a sense of comfort to family members and caregivers.","hod_id":null,"status":1,"created_at":"2021-08-18T07:20:25.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-10-05T05:04:07.000000Z","custom_doctor_order":0,"excellence":0,"video_url":null,"order":35,"main_image_alt":"Best Geriatric Medicines In Kochi","type":1,"doctors":[{"id":59,"name":"Dr. Manoj C Jacob","team_lead":0,"gender":0,"slug":"dr-manoj-c-jacob","key_title":"Consultant - Physician (Trained in Geriatric Medicine And Palliative Care)","qualifications":"MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine-CMC Ludhiana), C.Pall (IAPC), Post-Graduate Dip.Ger.Med. (CMC Vellore), Certificate in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (GSI and KB University)","experience":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePost graduate Medical Training and Registrar (General Medicine), Christian Medical College, Ludhiana\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eConsultant Physician, Asha Kiran Hospital, Koraput, Orissa -9 years\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eConsultant, Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)- initiated a home care program for persons with dementia in Kochi- 4 years\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePalliative Care Physician, DEAN Foundation, Chennai- 5 years\u003cbr /\u003eConsultant Physician and Geriatric Care, Prathyasha Elder Care Service (Ardra Clinic), Kochi- 4 years\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGeriatric Physician - Dr Rahul\u0026rsquo;s Elder Care, Coimbatore-Kochi\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eApproved Trainer for PRIME, UK (Partnerships in International Medical Education) in Whole Person Care (WPC)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMember of the National Task Force for developing Palliative Care in Children\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMA.(CGM), University of Gloucestershire, UK\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","other_information":"\u003cp\u003eScope of Services provided for older persons:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive assessment and care of an older person including physical, social, emotional and psychological aspects to facilitate healthy ageing.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAdult vaccination- primarily against Pneumonia and Influenza.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFall assessment and prevention, including measurement of bone health.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMemory Behaviour Assessment and support for Dementia Management.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOccupational Therapist assisted rehabilitation to independent living, especially post-stroke.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePhysiotherapist guidance for appropriate exercises and maintaining proper gait and balance.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExpert support for addressing Psychological needs and sleep issues of older adults.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOptimization of drugs in chronic conditions like Diabetes and Hypertension.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTele or video consultations and scheduled home visits by Geriatric Doctor when necessary.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e","image":"uploads/doctor/dr-manoj-jacob-hwtHq4i8GAS1GRS.jpg","page_title":"Geriatric Medicine specialist in Kochi, Kerala - Dr. Manoj C Jacob","meta_tags":"Geriatric Medicine specialist in Kochi","meta_description":"Dr. Manoj C Jacob has 25 years of experience, which includes more than 10 years of dedicated work in Palliative and Geriatric Medicine.","status":1,"surgeon":0,"featured":0,"created_at":"2021-08-17T11:56:11.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-12-01T09:33:47.000000Z","about":"\u003ch2\u003eConsultant Geriatric Physician\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Manoj C Jacob joined the Sunrise team to start a specialised Geriatric Medicine service and provide comprehensive and holistic care for older persons. An alumnus of Government Medical College, Calicut he went on to complete his Post-graduation in Internal Medicine from Christian Medical College, Ludhiana. He also completed his Cert. in Ger. Medicine and Gerontology from Geriatric Society of India and KB University.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHaving worked as a Physician in acute care and infectious disease settings for more than 10 years, he felt a call to focus on the care of older adults and address their special needs. After training in Palliative Care from the Indian Academy of Palliative Care, he then trained in Geriatric Medicine from CMC Vellore and started Prathyasha Elder Care service, dedicated to the needs of older persons in Kochi. In addition to comprehensive assessment and care, specialised Geriatric home care of those with limited mobility was also provided.\u0026nbsp;He comes with 25 years of experience which includes more than 10 years of dedicated work in Palliative and Geriatric Medicine.\u003c/p\u003e","designation_id":1,"online_appointment":1,"online_doctor_id":27,"order":58,"more_details":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembership:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIndian Medical Association\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLife Member - Association of Physicians of India\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLife Member - Geriatric Society of India\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","main_image_alt":"Best Physician In Kochi","type":2,"pivot":{"department_id":"37","doctor_id":"59"}}],"sections":[{"id":70,"department_id":"37","name":"Treatment Facilities","page_title":"Treatment Facilities","status":0,"created_at":"2023-09-22T04:02:49.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-09-22T04:02:49.000000Z","departmentsectioncontent":[{"id":2603,"department_section_id":"70","sub_title":"Geriatric Care Services","content":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eComprehensive Assessment and Care of an older person\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdult vaccination\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFall Assessment and Prevention\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHealth Promotion and Screening\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMemory Behaviour Assessment\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDementia Management\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOccupational Therapist and Physiotherapist advice for appropriate exercises and rehabilitation to independent living e.g., post-Stroke and other conditions.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExpert Support for addressing psychological needs of older adults\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpeech training by Therapist for speech related issues\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTele or Video Consultations and scheduled home visits by Geriatric Doctor / Geriatrician when necessary\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLaboratory and Medicine delivery services at home\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe respect and take care of every patient's privacy and confidentiality and ensure quality services.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","status":1,"created_at":"2023-09-22T04:05:32.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-09-22T04:05:32.000000Z"}]}],"testimonials":[]}}},"page":"/departments/[slug]","query":{"slug":"department-of-geriatric-medicine"},"buildId":"fSXYcllf4rWgqFB8HIPYk","isFallback":false,"gip":true,"scriptLoader":[]}</script></body></html>