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1. New Year...
New Possibilities...
2018
New Year is here with
boundless opportuni-
ties in Healthcare sector.
If you are looking to
start or stop a trend or a
behaviour in your
healthcare practice, this
is your virtuous year!
FE Group - e Newsletter
Q3
Oct - Dec 2017

3. CONTENTs
Welcome Note
Leaders’ Note
Healthcare Consulting
Geriatric Home Healthcare
Medical Tourism
Assisted Living
Foundation
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4. FrontEnders Group welcomes this NewYear with enthusiasm
and with a clear vision for tomorrow. As we continue to
endeavour to adapt the ground-breaking trends in Health-
care Industry and apply the same in our client’s business as-
pirations, this year too we ensure that we support
our clientele in achiving the maximized results
by being efficient and cost-effective
in every aspect.
Join with us for a future that is full of possibilities….
Welcome Note
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5. (Founder & CEO, FrontEnders Group)
More than often, we hear the phrase – People are the
biggest asset of an organization. It is only with the
dedication and determination of our people, we are
able to find solutions and serve our clients the best
way possible. The steadfast business models or unam-
biguous business strategies can help an organization
to grow but the people are the ones who add value to
its success.
We, at FrontEnders, turn every stone to unlock the
potential of our people. We strive to create a culture
where the people are able to focus and express. In
short, we empower our people by rewarding good
performances, exhibit a positive attitude and
cross-train them to contribute to their fullest for
collective growth. I take this opportunity to thank
every single one of you for your commitment and ded-
ication.
Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year!
Let’s hope this year take us closer to our dreams and
aspirations.
G. SRINIVASAN
CEO Talk
COO Talk
I wish a very healthy and happy New Year to you all. The
past year was stable for us and it bid a good bye while
opening doors for the new opportunities in 2018. Look-
ing back on 2017, I would like to emphasize not only on
our achievement in reaching our organizational goals
quantitatively, but also the way we demonstrated the
home healthcare operational versatility to advance in
our strategic direction.
Keeping in mind that the significant need for innova-
tions in healthcare and senior health management
sectors in 2018, we aim to adapt to the constantly shift-
ing industry trends, and collectively overcome the
obstacles that stood before us, with enthusiasm and
energy.
J. Krishna Kavya
(Co Founder & COO, FrontEnders Group)
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6. Innovative Healthcare
How it can be Mastered
Innovation in medical industry has progressed with constant pace, thanks to
the technological advancements and new inventions in medical sciences.
The healthcare industry in most of the countries is witnessing faster growth
than the GDP of that country, indicating the wide scope for improvement in
this sector, every day.
The core objective of healthcare innovations is to enhance the
patient experience through personalized healing and it can be
achieved in three ways. One focuses on the way the healthcare
receiver is treated – not just the ailment but the way the whole
set-up of the hospital makes the person feel. The second is the
technological advances - enabling the hospital to perform
advanced procedures with the help of equipment. The third one
is creating accountability patterns - that encourage the efficien-
cy of the hospital and help them to grow vertically.
Innovations lead to personalization in medical care and now a
days it has become a necessity than mere a need. The health-
care receivers expect personalized treatment experience in
every touch-point thus making the providers focus more on the
enhanced health care delivery.
Despite the huge
investments in terms
of money and time
in the magnitude of
healthcare innova-
tions, sometimes, or
more than often
they seem to fail for
various reasons.
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7. The patient focused delivery
model includes operations that
run with efficiency and can
result in more convenient health
care while giving no scope for
any errors in the delivery. The
patients are nothing less than
the regular consumers who
expect nothing but the best and
affordable.
Faster and safe diagnostic
procedures, consultations with
zero waiting period, round the
clock access to patient records,
comprehensive treatment solu-
tions in a well-connected and
technology enabled healthcare
system could provide care that
is innovative.
The healthcare receivers these
days are empowered with peer
competition between health
care practices and access to
technological innovations that
keep them abreast of the medi-
cal procedures, in turn making
the health care players to be
more cautious about their
health care delivery.
Patient Focused
Technology
Accountability
Enhanced Patient Experience is the key in hospital management
and to attain it, your entire focus should be shifted towards the
enhancement of the health care delivery package. Seeking profes-
sional help always yield results as these healthcare management
professions carry profound experience and customized operational
and management models that open wider scope for improvement.
It’s all about how you make
the healthcare receiver feel
within the hospital and
beyond its walls.
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8. Vaccination
Vital for Healthy Aging
The warmth inside the blankets in the cool early mornings put a full
stop to all your physical activities during winter. It is important for us to
remember that many health complications such as breathing issues,
arthritis and flu make it a season to be careful and cautious about
health.
It is scientifically proven that as
the cool weather make our
immune system vulnerable to
receive various illness and infec-
tions, it also strengthens the virus
and bacteria. We become weak in
terms of immunity as we age.This
is the reason why seniors face
more health issues during winter
and monsoon.
To protect themselves from the
health issues, seniors may seek
external medical help in the form
of vaccination. It is unfortunate
that many seniors or their
caregivers do not know about
vaccination. As kids everyone
would received vaccination but
only a few seniors avail it to be
strong.
While we enjoy
the cold weather
by keeping our-
selves warm it is
children and sen-
iors who are at
the receiving end
of various health
issues throughout
winter.
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9. Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B (Hep B) is a contagious disease that
affects the liver. There are two types of Hepatitis B –
Acute and Chronic. Acute Hepatitis B lasts for days to
weeks, showing symptoms such as fever and flu.
Chronic Hep B does not show any symptoms but can
damage the liver if not treated.
Why Hep B Vaccine for Seniors -The functions of liver
changes as we age and seniors are more prone to
develop if you have health conditions such as
haemophilia, renal disease or other complications
that reduce the resistance of infection.
When Hep B Should be Taken - It is given over a
course of 6 months in 2 or 3 instalments. If you are
not sure about the vaccination of your elders,
consult your doctor.
Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is a serious skin rash that is caused by the
same virus that causes chickenpox. It is contagious
and causes pain and itching sensation even for years
post getting this rash.
Why Shingles Vaccine for Seniors – As the immunity
gets reduced in elderly due to the degenerative
body conditions, seniors are at a higher risk to get
skin rashes and allergies. Shingles Vaccine for seniors
will help them to reduce the risk of it at an older age.
When Shingles Vaccine – The impact of this vaccine
lasts for 5 years. After consulting the doctor, seniors
can avail this vaccine in one shot. Seniors who
already diagnosed with Shingles can also avail this
vaccine.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumococcal infections are concentrated on the key
organs. The result of this condition are often seen in the
forms of pneumonia, meningitis and bacteraemia; damag-
ing the brain to cause deafness and health issues related
to lungs.
Why PneumococcalVaccine for Seniors –The impact of the
Pneumococcal disease is concentrated on vital organs and
when the vital organs are infected, there greater chances
that seniors experience weakening immune system that
opens door for various other diseases and health disor-
ders.
When PneumococcalVaccine –This vaccine is given as two
shots in a year with 6 months gap. Check with your doctor
as on how you can proceed with the vaccination shots
based on your current health condition.
Influenza Vaccine
The Influenza, also known as flu is a respiratory disorder
that can become severe combined with chronic illness
such as heart diseases and diabetes. However, seniors who
are perfectly healthy also prone get this disorder. When flu
is observed in people who are managing chronic illness, it
could lead to serious health complications.
Why Influenza Vaccine – As it is a contagious disease that
becomes strong and spread at increased speed during
cold weather conditions, it is advisable for seniors to take
Influenza vaccine to significantly reduce their risk of
getting flu.
When Influenza Vaccine – Influenza vaccine is usually
taken once in a year. Consult your doctor before going for
this vaccine.
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10. In fact, the medical tourists could get top cosmetic
surgeons and consultants amid the high-tech
infrastructure at a fraction of the total cost that
they spend in the western countries.
Besides, being the top medical tourism nation in
Asia’s pecking order, India assures the highest
quality treatment solutions that are both afforda-
ble and accountable.
Face and neck lifts with a vacation in sunny beaches of Goa, a visit to famous French
colonial Pondicherry after a breast enhancement, skin rejuvenation treatments
with a stay at Nilgiri hills and tummy tuck after visiting the culturally rich Temple
City Tamil Nadu. The trend of undergoing knife for enhancements is now coupled
with tourism, just to make it more exotic!
India - The Best Destination
for Cosmetic Surgeries
Looking beautiful
is not a luck but a
decision to make.
An enhanced look
can certainly add
value to the life in
many stated and
unstated aspects.
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11. Established Institutes and Centres for Cosmetic
Surgery – India houses few of the renowned cosmetic
surgery centres in the world, backed by efficient medi-
cal resources. Every academic year in India is produc-
ing a substantial number of abled cosmetic surgeons
to meet the increading demand.
Experience and Certification of the Surgeons – This is
probably the most important aspect to consider
before undergoing the surgery. India offers high-quali-
ty treatments through its surgeons in which most of
them have been either trained or graduated from the
prestigious institutes of the most advanced institutes.
Tax Imposition on Cosmetic Surgeries in Western
Countries – Cosmetic Surgeries are expensive in the
European countries. In addition, few countries are
imposing big chunks of amount as tax on people who
are undergoing the beauty enhancement treatments
and this factor is favouring India.
Availability of Plethora of Procedures –With the help of
its exceptional medical talent and advanced medical
features, India operates the whole bunch of cosmetic
and plastic surgery procedures. India has been on the
top list in conducting the surgeries that have scope for
improving symmetry.
The Fountain of Youth in India is More Effective – Who
doesn’t want to look young or want to enhance their
appearance especially after learning the fact that all it
takes is a small incision? This very phenomenon is driv-
ing the world towards the cosmetic surgeries, making
it a billion dollar industry, especially in India.
Exotic Locations to Spend the Post-Op Recovery with
Utmost Privacy – The striking tourist destinations pres-
ent in India which flaunt rich cultural aura are just more
than what you could count. The option of accessing
affordable surgery and the flexibility of recovering in
exotic locations, experience just couldn’t get better!
India continues to be consistent in sharing the
same quality treatment, thanks to its trained,
experienced and skilled medical professionals
and institutes that are keeping their success
rate abreast.
To conclude, India has been consistently occupying
the top spot in Medical Tourism, compared to the
other Asian countries. Considering all the advantages
India possesses, the day when it becomes the hub of
Cosmetic Medical Tourism is not too far away!
Factors that are fuelling India to become
the Cosmetic Surgery Hub:
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12. Elderly life becomes easier when we learn and accept the natural
changes that occur in our body. We may not be as independent as we
once used to be and deny it or agree, the support from an external
hand is a necessity in this age than a need.
Deciding what is
the earliest time
to consider the
alternative senior
living option is
the key.
Many elders will be hesitant to take
help from their family members or
caregivers. As the confidence of
such elders is appreciable, it also
opens the door for many risks in
terms of falls and neglected health.
As the body will be in the degener-
ative stage when we are getting
old, performing daily activities will
become a difficult task. There is
nothing wrong in seeking help
from the external sources to
perform the daily activities. Due to
various reasons, the family mem-
bers of the seniors may not be in a
position to help their elderly with
the support they required.
As we get old, physical ability gets
reduced and so the cognitive abili-
ty. Daily life becomes tough. These
are the two key aspects of human
survival and losing the effectiveness
of them during old age may take
some time to accept. Seniors often
face it hard and letting them live
with it constantly reminds them of
their inability, which is more dan-
gerous.
Though seniors constantly deny
seeking support from the profes-
sional caregivers at Assisted Living
facilities, it is your responsibility to
explain them the need for availing
support.
Signs that Indicate Your
Elders Need Help
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13. Observing these Signs?
Deterred Cognitive Abilities – It is usual to experience
some lento while thinking or doing things as one gets
older. However, the cognitive ability that includes
thinking, remembering and reasoning will become
significantly slower during the elderly age. Seniors
will not remember about paying their bills, struggle to
use household things such as fridge, switches, kitchen
utilities, refilling the groceries and even failing to
button the clothes properly.
Reduced Physical Abilities – We all require a certain
amount of energy to perform a particular activity.
During the young age, we may not even recognize
our daily activities such as brushing, bathing, cook-
ing and housekeeping as ‘tasks’. During the elderly
age, performing daily activities becomes one of the
most difficult tasks for seniors. If you observe, their
personal hygiene becomes a concern, the surround-
ing of the living places become grimy and cluttered.
Restricted Mobility – Mobility issues arise as we grow
old and these issues could be common for many
elders. The pains will increase day by day, making it
difficult for your senior to stand or sit. The pains will
confine them be in the same position for longer times,
just to avoid the pain it causes while moving a limb. At
the assisted living facilities, the professionally trained
personal assistants ensure all the daily and routine
activities of your elders are taken care.
Bruises and Scars – Falls and trip overs are the few of
the major reasons for injuries in seniors. If your elders
are experiencing tough time to do their daily activities
or often falling, you may want to consider it as a sign.
Mood Swings – If your elders are constantly experi-
encing sudden low and high of themselves, it could
be a sign of depression or loneliness. Encourage your
elders to engage in their social life.
Insufficient or Over Use of Medication – Taking the
medication as prescribed time and dose is as much
important as the treatment itself. If you observe your
parents either taking over or insufficient dose or miss-
ing out on the times of the medication, consider this
as a sign of aging. Medication management is always
not an easy task with the elders. Some deliberately
miss out on it and some seniors may tend to forget to
take it.
At assisted living facilities seniors could
easily socialize as they will get a chance
to experience the elderly life amid like-
minded people, who fall in the same age
bracket.
Backed by the team of skilled and experienced senior
healthcare professionals, Assisted Living Facilities
keep intact grammar of a home meant for aged
people and the emotions behind it. Striving to instil
resonance and weave quintessential moments in this
significant phase of your life, Assisted Living could be
the best choice for retired life.
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14. The Role of Vitamins
in Stroke Recovery
One of the major causes of illness and long term physical impairments prevalent in
the aged community can be attributed to ‘Stroke’. A Stroke is a medical condition
that occurs due to shortage or interrupted supply of blood to the brain.
This in turn causes deprivation of oxygen and nutrient supply to the
brain cells creating extensive damage, which may subsequently,
even cause their death. A stroke may arise due to two reasons.
A blocked artery causes the ‘Ischemic Stroke’. A Transient Ischemic
Attack (TIA) causes a temporary blockage blood supply to the brain
but does not cause permanent damage. Bursting or leaking of
blood vessels lead to a‘Haemorrhagic Stroke’which is another type.
There are numerous neuroprotective drugs and diets that provide
the required healing after a stroke. Simultaneously, there are proac-
tive measures that may be taken for preventing a stroke from occur-
ring through availing stroke foods and health supplements.
The support
for Stroke patient
from the family
members is
as important
as the
medication
itself.
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15. Stroke results in physical disabilities, speech difficulties and/or cognitive problems. It is interesting to note that
the stroke recovery timeline for each patient is different and depends on its intensity, compliance to rehabilita-
tion mechanisms and their own self-motivation. However, apart from prescribed medication, food plays an
enormous role in reducing the risk factors and can even improve the body’s ability in healing after a stroke.
Food for Stroke Survivors
-Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) plays an important role by enhancing both body immunity and protecting the arter-
ies from further damage after a stroke. Also, it reduces plaque accumulation, thereby preventing subsequent
attacks.
- Vitamin B (Niacin) helps recover brain functions after a stroke and increases good cholesterol levels
Coenzyme Q 10 that has anti-oxidant properties and reduces tissue damage in strokes and prevents cardio
vascular diseases thereby sustaining subsequent attacks. Mineral supplements of Selenium boosts immunity
in the body and brain so that it can heal to its maximum ability post stroke occurrence. It is found in flaxseeds,
salmon and mackerel. Deficiency of Selenium causes clogged arteries, thereby increasing the probability of
stroke. Omega 3 fatty acids (as in fish oil) reduces triglyceride levels, decreases mortality risks after heart
attacks, prevents development of new plaque deposits in arteries and decreases inflammation enabling heal-
ing process.
Vitamin B12,Vitamin D, Proteolytic enzymes and Probiotics also aid in quick recovery after a stroke. As a precau-
tionary measure, physicians must be consulted before these diets and supplements are taken.
Vitamins
Recovery from stroke could involve a combina-
tion of medication, physical and occupational
therapy, speech-language pathology and a
balanced diet of whole grain foods and diet
supplements.
Stroke leaves one in a state that questions the life
afterwards. However, Stroke survivors too can live a
normal life with the moral support of the family
members and with the support of medication and a
strict diet.
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