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most common chronic conditions for 75+
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1. arthritis
2. HTN 3. hearing impairment 4. heart dz 5. cataracts |
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goals
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-Prevent impairment /disability
-Support adaptation to/ or recovery from illness /disability, attn to environment, culture & context -Maximize functional independence & safety (regardless of residence) -Support community living when possible -Promote quality of life |
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rehab priciples
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1. Marked functional variability among aged (strength, cognition, sensory status, etc.)
2. Importance of physical & cognitive activity as well as social engagement 3. Health is directly related to optimizing functional abilities. |
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focus on
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-functional capability, balance and mobility, self-care, ability to return to home, sensory assessments, safety, nutrition and hydration, hygiene, social and emotional support
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considerations regarding physical therapy
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1. recent change infunction- prognosis for improvement
2. recents hx of falls/gait disorders 3. mobility device assessment 4. impaired strength or ROM 5. MS pain 6. pt-family education |
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considerations for occupational therapy referral
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1. recent change infunction- prognosis for improvement
2. occupation dysfunction 3. taks analysis 4. hand therapy 5. home safety assessment 6. assistive tech assessment 7. pt-fam edu |
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referral to other team members
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-depression
-family/spiritual cousneling -swallowing disorder -recent speech disorder -audiology exam -prosthetics -nutritional consult -skin integrity issues -dentition -custom shoes |
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mobility aids
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-canes
-walkers -wheelchairs |
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low tech aids
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-dressing stick, long handle shoe horn
-adapted clothing -reachers -bath map -large button phones -low vision aids -raised toilet seat -grab abrs |
