Geriatric Rehabilitation

Services Offered:

1. Comprehensive Assessment:

• Thorough evaluation of the individual’s physical function, mobility, strength,
  balance, coordination, and cognitive abilities.
• Assessment of medical history, functional limitations, impairments, and
  rehabilitation goals to develop personalized treatment plans.

2. Individualized Treatment Plans:

• Development of personalized rehabilitation plans tailored to the specific needs,
  abilities, and goals of each geriatric patient.
• Integration of evidence-based interventions from various rehabilitation disciplines
  to address physical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of care.

3. Physical Therapy:

• Targeted exercises, manual therapy techniques, and functional training to improve
  strength, flexibility, endurance, and mobility.
• Rehabilitation exercises to address gait abnormalities, balance deficits, weakness,
  and postural impairments.

4. Occupational Therapy:

• Adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and environmental modifications to
  promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing,
  grooming, bathing, and meal preparation.
• Training in energy conservation techniques, joint protection strategies, and home
  safety to optimize functional independence and reduce caregiver burden.

5. Speech Therapy:

• Assessment and management of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing
  disorders commonly observed in older adults.
• Speech therapy exercises, cognitive rehabilitation, and dysphagia management
  techniques to improve communication skills, cognitive function, and safe
  swallowing.

6. Fall Prevention Program:

• Multifactorial fall risk assessment to identify and address modifiable risk factors
  contributing to falls in older adults.
• Implementation of individualized fall prevention strategies, balance training
  exercises, and home safety recommendations to reduce fall risk and prevent
  injuries.

7. Pain Management:

• Pain assessment and multimodal pain management interventions to alleviate pain,
  improve function, and enhance quality of life.
• Utilization of therapeutic modalities, manual therapy techniques, relaxation
  techniques, and pain coping strategies to address acute and chronic pain
  conditions.

8. Cognitive Rehabilitation:

• Cognitive assessment and cognitive rehabilitation interventions to address deficits
  in memory, attention, executive function, and problem-solving skills.
• Cognitive training exercises, compensatory strategies, and memory aids to
  enhance cognitive function and promote independence in daily activities.

9. Psychosocial Support:

• Counseling, emotional support, and coping strategies to address psychosocial
  issues, adjustment to disability, and emotional well-being during the rehabilitation
  process.
• Referral to support groups, mental health professionals, and community resources
  to provide additional psychosocial support as needed.

10. Home Exercise Programs:

• Development of personalized home exercise programs to reinforce gains achieved
  during rehabilitation and promote ongoing functional improvement.
• Written instructions, demonstration videos, and ongoing support to ensure
  compliance and success with home exercise regimens.

Geriatric Rehabilitation Services at Vrudhya in Zymus Hospital are delivered by a
multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals who are dedicated to optimizing functional independence, enhancing quality of life, and promoting overall well-being in elderly individuals. We are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that empowers older adults to live life to the fullest.