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Rehabilitation of an elderly - Coggle Diagram
Rehabilitation of an elderly
Why do old people rehab
help those recovering from an injury or serious medical event to reduce pain and improve function.
Speech therapy to help with conditions that affect communication, swallowing, or cognitive skills, such as attention or memory problems
The major goals of rehabilitation for older people are mobility and self-care without the assistance of another person.
Causes to go on rehab
Addiction (i.e. substance use disorder)
Loss of job, home, or relationships
Irreversible health problems
Co-occurring mental illness
Brain damage or loss of function
Fatal accidents or overdose
Definatiom
Elderly rehabilitation is maintaining and improving the general health and ability of elderly individuals.
References
Farayi Kaseke, Tecla Mlambo, Aimee Stewart, Lovemore Gwanzura and James Hakim
Types of rehabs
Therapy
Occupational
Physical and speech