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Geriatric Rehabilitation Program

Comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation tailored to elderly patients with multimorbidity, frailty, and functional decline

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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This content has been compiled by the Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board and is periodically reviewed by a specialist physician.

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What is Geriatric Rehabilitation Program?

Geriatric rehabilitation is specialized rehabilitation for elderly patients integrating comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) with individualized therapy.

Common indications: post-fracture (especially hip fracture), post-stroke, post-deconditioning, frailty, falls with injury, joint replacement, mobility decline.

Care setting can be inpatient (acute rehab unit, transitional care), outpatient, day hospital, or home-based; intensity adjusted to patient's stamina and goals.

Outcomes prioritize functional independence, prevention of complications (delirium, pressure ulcers, deconditioning), and safe discharge to least restrictive environment.

Symptoms

Recent fall, fall-related fracture, or fear of falling
Hospitalization-associated functional decline (deconditioning)
Sarcopenia, unintentional weight loss, frailty syndrome
Mobility difficulties, gait imbalance, requiring walking aids
Cognitive decline with daily living impairment, post-stroke deficits

Risk Factors

Acute medical illness with cognitive/functional decline
Multimorbidity (≥3 chronic conditions)
Polypharmacy with anticholinergic burden, sedatives, fall-risk medications
Sensory impairment (vision, hearing) limiting safety
Social isolation, lack of caregiver support, malnutrition

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Apply for comprehensive geriatric assessment after any fall, hospitalization, or new functional decline
  • Re-evaluate medication list (Beers Criteria) and screen for delirium with CAM at every encounter
  • Schedule home safety assessment, gait/balance evaluation (Timed Up and Go, Berg Balance Scale)
  • Seek nutrition consult for unintentional weight loss or frailty signs

Treatment Methods

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Multimodal exercise: progressive resistance training, balance training (tai chi, Otago program), aerobic conditioning, and flexibility
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Functional training: ADL practice (transfers, dressing, bathing), kitchen skills, community ambulation
03
Falls prevention: home modification (grab bars, lighting), proper footwear, vision correction, vitamin D, medication review
04
Nutritional optimization: protein 1.0-1.2 g/kg/day, vitamin D, calcium, individualized meal plans for sarcopenia/cachexia
05
Multidisciplinary team: geriatrician, PT/OT, speech therapist, social worker, pharmacist, nutritionist; focus on patient-centered goals and prevention of further decline

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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