Rehabilitation of an elderly

Why do old people rehab

Causes to go on rehab

Definatiom

References

Types of rehabs

Farayi Kaseke, Tecla Mlambo, Aimee Stewart, Lovemore Gwanzura and James Hakim

Therapy

Occupational

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.

Elderly rehabilitation is maintaining and improving the general health and ability of elderly individuals.

Physical and speech

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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