Senior Citizen Care Services
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is Qatar’s leading provider of specialist healthcare services for older adults and senior citizens. Through its 15 hospitals and community-based facilities, HMC delivers comprehensive, compassionate, and specialized care for senior patients, enhancing quality of life through innovation, collaboration, and healthy ageing.
Specialist Care Services
Hospital-Based Services
Acute Geriatric Services
- Expert assessment and management for senior patients with acute conditions.
- Locations: Hamad General Hospital, Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Al Wakra Hospital.
Orthogeriatric Services
- Joint care for hip and fragility fractures to improve recovery and mobility.
- Locations: Hamad General Hospital, Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah, Al Wakra Hospital.
Perioperative Medicine for Older People (POPS)
- Geriatric-led support for safer surgery and improved outcomes.
- Locations: Hamad General Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital.
Onco-Geriatric Services
- Multidisciplinary cancer care tailored to senior patients.
- Locations: National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Rumailah Hospital.
Emergency Department Geriatric Consultation
- Specialist assessments for senior patients in emergency settings.
- Locations: Hamad General Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital.
High Dependency Unit (14 beds)
- Advanced monitoring and interventions for medically fragile patients.
- Location: Rumailah Hospital
Long-Term Care Units
- Extended care for patients requiring continuous medical and nursing support.
- Locations: Rumailah Hospital, Enaya and Daam Specialized Care Centers, Residential Care Compound 1
Outpatient and Community Care
Geriatric Outpatient Clinics
- General and specialized clinics for chronic and age-related conditions.
- Locations: Across HMC hospitals.
Falls Prevention Clinic
- Screening and interventions to reduce risk of falls in older adults.
- Locations: Rumailah Hospital, Qatar Rehabilitation Institute.
Wellness, Psychology and Dietetics Clinics
- Preventive, mental health, and nutrition support for seniors.
- Location: Rumailah Hospital
Home Health Care Services
- Multidisciplinary home visits supporting over 2,000 elderly patients.
- Location: Nationwide
Specialist Units at Rumailah Hospital
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Elderly Day Care Unit
Urgent, non-life-threatening care in an age-friendly environment.
Appointments: 3325 3128 / 5519 3240
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Acute Geriatric Assessment Unit
Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for frail seniors.
Support Programs and Helplines
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Dementia Support and iSupport Program
Caregiver education, memory support services, and “RAHA” helpline.
RAHA: 4026 2222 (Sunday – Thursday, 7am–3pm)
- Virtual Geriatric National Helpline – (Remote service)
Consultations, follow-ups, and caregiver guidance.