Geriatric rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation (pronunciation: /dʒɛrɪˈætrɪk/ /ˌriːəˈbɪlɪˌteɪʃən/) is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the rehabilitation and physical therapy of older adults.
Etymology
The term "geriatric" comes from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer". Rehabilitation is derived from the Latin rehabilitare, meaning "to restore to a former capacity".
Definition
Geriatric rehabilitation involves comprehensive programs designed to promote maximum independence and functionality in elderly patients. It often involves multiple disciplines, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
Related Terms
- Gerontology: The study of the social, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging.
- Geriatrics: A branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life.
- Physical Therapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
- Occupational Therapy: A form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Geriatric rehabilitation
- Wikipedia's article - Geriatric rehabilitation
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