Firoozabadi Medical Education Center

Healthy ageing cannot be defined simply by the absence of illness. Maintaining functional ability, autonomy and quality of life are equally important, allowing older people to remain active and involved in their own lives despite the health conditions that may accompany ageing.

Cardiovascular disease does not always announce itself with dramatic chest pain. Subtle changes such as unexplained breathlessness, cold sweating, dizziness, nausea or pain radiating to the jaw, back or upper limbs may signal underlying cardiac pathology and should be assessed in the appropriate clinical context. At Firouzabadi Hospital, specialists emphasise that effective cardiovascular care extends from risk-factor control and early diagnosis to structured cardiac rehabilitation and psychological recovery.

An HPV-positive result can raise immediate concerns about cancer, but understanding what the test actually shows can help people approach screening, prevention and follow-up with greater confidence.

Muscle weakness and declining mobility should not automatically be regarded as a normal part of ageing, Dr Maryam Nik-Soult, Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine at Iran University of Medical Sciences, has said, highlighting the importance of recognising sarcopenia early to help older adults remain independent and active

A senior health psychologist at Firouzabadi Hospital has highlighted the importance of recognising and supporting caregivers as part of the wider care journey, emphasising that illness can have a significant impact on the psychological and physical wellbeing of the whole family.

A clinical-pathological conference (CPC) at Firouzabadi Hospital brought together specialists in neurology, internal medicine and geriatric medicine to discuss a complex clinical case and explore the diagnostic challenges involved in caring for older patients with underlying health conditions.