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Geriatric rehabilitation.

H J Flax1

  • 1University of Santo Tomas School of Medicine, Manila, Philippines.

Boletin De La Asociacion Medica De Puerto Rico
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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Aging involves physiological changes, not diseases, impacting function. Successful geriatric rehabilitation requires a collaborative team, patient, and family approach, as seen in elderly stroke patient recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Geriatric Care

Background:

  • Aging is a natural process characterized by physiological changes leading to functional decline.
  • Geriatric patients often present with multiple concurrent medical conditions.
  • Rehabilitation medicine principles apply to geriatric patients, despite age-related changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight that aging is not a disease but involves physiological changes.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary team in geriatric rehabilitation.
  • To illustrate geriatric rehabilitation through the case of an elderly stroke patient.

Main Methods:

  • Review of physiological changes associated with aging.
  • Application of standard rehabilitation medicine techniques in geriatric care.

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  • Case study analysis of an elderly stroke patient's rehabilitation journey.

    • Main Results:

    • Physiological changes in aging lead to functional impairment.
    • Geriatric rehabilitation employs similar therapeutic and technical procedures as general rehabilitation.
    • Successful outcomes depend on cooperative involvement of professionals, patient, and family.

    Conclusions:

    • Aging is a process of physiological change, not a disease.
    • Effective geriatric rehabilitation necessitates a dynamic, cooperative effort from all stakeholders.
    • The presented case exemplifies successful rehabilitation strategies for elderly patients.