Prevent fragilities to take full advantage of old age. This is the concept put in place by the University Hospital of Lille in partnership with that of Amiens. With a new program medical they detect the potential weaknesses of each patient and make it possible to treat them before they worsen. #TheyHaveTheSolution
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Balance exercise on one foot, ophthalmic examination, for two hours each faculty of the patient is meticulously measured. A scrupulous analysis to avoid long-term health problems. The Lille University Hospital in partnership with Amiens is focusing on prevention with its new program just inaugurated: Tempoform. “It allows you to do a complete check-up and be sure that people are aging better”, explains Laura Bodelle, nurse at the University Hospital. #TheyHaveTheSolution
The device is based on a mobile application that allows the patient to self-assess upstream to then be directed to the service best suited to their needs. The public targeted by the program is the age group of 55/70 years, that is to say the moment when health problems are still limited. “The two areas we are working on are how to identify as early as possible anything that could lead you to physical but also cognitive dependence.”, explains Éric Boulanger, geriatrician.
With this preventive medical care, doctors hope to offer patients the opportunity to fully enjoy their old age while maintaining their autonomy. The project is under development, a second unit dedicated to “ageing well” should open its doors soon at the University Hospital of Lille.