Manila: The National Center for Geriatric Health-Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (NCGH-JRRMMC) on Friday held a daylong tribute to the country's senior citizens, reaffirming its commitment to provide comprehensive and accessible care for the aging population. As part of its 15th founding anniversary, the institution emphasized its dedication to addressing the healthcare needs of older Filipinos.

According to Philippines News Agency, the event took place at the NCGH Covered Court in the Malaca±ang Complex in San Miguel, Manila. It was themed 'Panangdayaw Kadagiti Se±or«s Ken Se±oras: 15th Year Tribute to Our Elders', drawing inspiration from Ilocano-Hispanic culture to honor the dignity and contributions of older Filipinos. JRRMMC Chief Dr. Wenceslao Llauderes expressed the center's aim to become the country's leading hospital for elderly care, equipped with specialized facilities and programs tailored to the growing healthcare needs of the aging population.

Dr. Llauderes highlighted the hospital's senior daycare program, designed to support the mental wellness of older adults, and its rehabilitation medicine unit, which assists patients recovering from stroke and other degenerative conditions. He noted that these services, along with maintenance medication for chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis, are offered free of charge to senior citizens.

The center aspires to be the hub of all elderly-related services, from preventive care to inpatient treatment, with the facility currently serving 150 to 200 elderly outpatients daily. The celebration showcased a comprehensive range of geriatric services, including outpatient consultations, diagnostic testing, laboratory procedures, and specialized care in cardiology, neurology, urology, ENT, gynecology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology.

With an estimated 10 to 20 million Filipino senior citizens, the NCGH-JRRMMC continues to expand its mission as a center of excellence in geriatric care.