BENGALURU, April 29, 2026 – Apollo Hospitals has announced the strategic expansion of Apollo Seniors First, its flagship integrated geriatric care program. Originally launched at the Bannerghatta Road facility, the program is now being scaled to Apollo units in Jayanagar, Sheshadripuram, and Sarjapur, marking a major milestone in coordinated elder care for India.
The expansion coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Bannerghatta pilot, which successfully shifted the needle from episodic treatment to a continuous, patient-centric health management model.
Bridging the Gap in Elder Care
As India’s elderly demographic grows, the healthcare sector faces the challenge of managing complex, multi-chronic conditions within often fragmented systems. Many seniors struggle with a lack of coordination between hospital interventions and home-based recovery, creating a significant burden for both patients and their caregivers.
Seniors First was engineered specifically to bridge this gap. Built on Apollo’s 40-year clinical legacy, the program creates a connected ecosystem that integrates:
- Multidisciplinary medical teams
- Personalized wellness plans
- Continuous health monitoring
- Seamless hospital-to-home transitions
“Geriatric care requires a shift from reactive treatment to proactive health management,” says Dr. Steve Paul, Geriatric Specialist. “Seniors First is designed to anticipate risks and provide structured recovery pathways, helping patients maintain their independence for longer.”
A Continuum of Specialized Support
The program provides structured care pathways tailored to the individual’s level of frailty. It is particularly effective for seniors recovering from:
- Orthopedic Surgeries: Total knee and hip replacements.
- Cardiac Interventions: Bypass surgeries and angioplasty.
- Neurological Conditions: Stroke recovery and Parkinson’s disease.
- Oncology: Post-surgical recovery and chemotherapy support.
Mr. Akshay Oleti, CEO of Apollo Hospitals (Karnataka Region), emphasized the importance of continuity: “With Seniors First, we are reimagining care delivery. We ensure that clinical support does not end at discharge but continues through long-term wellness, enabling better outcomes for the patient and peace of mind for the family.”
Integrated Ecosystem & Access
The program leverages the full Apollo ecosystem—encompassing hospital services, home healthcare, diagnostics, and digital platforms. To ensure a seamless experience, members receive priority access to consultations and admissions, dedicated concierge services, specialized helplines, and 24/7 emergency coordination.
By addressing the systemic lack of integration in elder care, Apollo Seniors First sets a new national benchmark, empowering senior citizens to age with dignity, confidence, and specialized medical support.
