Geriatric rehabilitation

Geriatric Rehabilitation (GR) aims to restore function or enhance residual functional capability and improve the quality of life in older people i.e. particularly those with disabling impairments and/or frailty.

Rehabilitation of older adults patients can assist in preserving functional independence and improving the quality of life.

As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent or delay many of the health problems that seem to come with age.

It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others.

Rehabilitation of the older adult should emphasise functional activity to maintain functional mobility and capability, improvement of balance through exercise and functional activity programs.

Benefits of Geriatric Rehabilitation:

• Finding ways to control your blood pressure better.

• Enhancing the strength of your muscles.

• Improving your ability to balance yourself.

• Helping you to avoid conditions like osteoporosis.

• Decreasing your level of joint pain.

• Increasing your ability to do normal daily tasks like cooking and walking.