Geriatric Rehab (active senior program)
Geriatric rehabilitation focuses on optimizing the functional abilities, independence, and quality of life of older adults who may be experiencing physical or cognitive impairments due to aging, chronic health conditions, or injuries. Here are some key aspects of geriatric rehabilitation:
Comprehensive Assessment: Geriatric rehabilitation begins with a thorough assessment of the individual’s physical, cognitive, functional, and psychosocial status. This may include evaluating mobility, strength, balance, flexibility, cognition, vision, hearing, and social support systems.
Multidisciplinary Team Approach: Geriatric rehabilitation typically involves a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and physicians. Each member brings expertise in different aspects of care to address the complex needs of older adults.
Functional Goals Setting: Rehabilitation goals are tailored to the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and functional abilities. These goals may include improving mobility, balance, strength, endurance, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognition, communication, and social engagement.
Physical Therapy: Physical therapists design exercise programs to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and balance, with a focus on reducing fall risk and promoting safe functional movement. They may also provide gait training, assistive device training, pain management, and education on home safety and fall prevention.
Continuum of Care Planning: Geriatric rehabilitation encompasses a continuum of care, from inpatient rehabilitation to outpatient therapy, home health services, and community-based programs. The goal is to facilitate a seamless transition between care settings and support ongoing functional maintenance and improvement.