Here are the key sentences from the provided text, based on their importance to your information request regarding fall prevention, mobility, and issues relevant to occupational therapy for older adults, especially as these concepts relate to Tai Chi and similar interventions:

1.

"For older patients, the goal is to create a plan dependent on what the patient needs and wants to be able to do."

"The focus of care is to restore patient's lives versus treating the condition and calling it a day."

"The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks."

"Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives."

"For a variety of reasons, as each year passes, the likelihood of falling increases."

"According to the Centers for Disease Control website, one out of four seniors over the age of 65 will fall each year."

"“Even if the fall didn’t cause harm, it is likely that the person now develops a fear of falling.”"
8.

"Some of the medications may increase the risk of falls,” said Goralnik."

"Fee said a fall risk assessment is a good first step to preventing falls."

"Goralnik added, that in many cases, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency with activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults."

"It is very important for seniors to discuss any changes of the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they started to experience new musculoskeletal pain with their doctor."

"Falls by seniors represent serious health concern."

"Awareness of what contributes to falls is critical to preventing them."

"Fractures are the most common."

"And if older adults fall and remain stuck on the ground for a long time, they can suffer a traumatic breakdown of muscle, which can lead to serious kidney failure and even death, she said."

"Falls that lead to death are most often due to hip fractures or head injuries."

"She also cited the importance of ensuring the home is safe from tripping hazards, such as throw rugs."

"In fact, falls are the leading factor for hospital admissions in adults 65 and over."

These extracted sentences collectively highlight the high prevalence and serious consequences of falls in older adults, the importance of restoring function and confidence, the value of individualized fall risk assessment, and the importance of environmental safety—all of which underpin the clinical rationale for considering interventions like Tai Chi to promote mobility and reduce fall risk in this population.

**Key Sentences Extracted (per instructions):**

- It is important for the patient to try to lead an active lifestyle and not to reduce motor activity.

- And all this reduces the level of disability and improves the quality of life.

- If you tell more about, say, the project “Warm hands ”, it was a set of exercises on AFK (adaptive physical culture) in combination with therapeutic massage.

- The specialist not only gives instructions, but also monitors how the child performed this or that task, with a hint or without.

- When you get the skill of classes and understand what it is for, you can do it at home with children and loved ones.

- In order to prevent the risk of dementia, it is not enough to teach poems and solve crosswords.

- It relieves acute and chronic back pain, solves the problems of the knee, hip, shoulder and other large joints.

- You need to study 2-3 a week.

- There is joy in the first results.

**Summary rationale:**
These sentences were chosen as they directly refer to activity/exercise for rehabilitation, the need for regular practice (“2-3 a week”), and their influence on quality of life, functional improvement, and physical and cognitive health – all are important aspects for an OT interested in using therapeutic movement practices such as Tai Chi for fall prevention and patient independence post-rehab.

Here are the key sentences from the provided text based on their relevance to your informational request about Tai Chi, mobility, rehabilitation, and fall prevention in older adults (no more than 2500 characters):

- "Study: Video games help rehabilitate stroke patients"
- "They can be relied upon to minimize a visit to a physical therapy clinic."

- "The fourth group (restraining) received 35 hours of restraining motion therapy, which traditionally involves restraining the limb that was not affected by the stroke, forcing the patient to use the affected limb."

- "A quantum leap in the services and specialties of Dubai Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center"
- "Dehydration leads to bouts of mental mixing, which can lead to falls in the elderly."

- "This stress can gradually damage the joints, and additional warm-up and flexibility exercises may help prevent injury."

- "Stopping exercise at the first signs of pain, which precede most overuse injuries, reduces the degree of injury to muscles and tendons."

- "Ice also helps relieve pain and muscle spasms and reduces tissue damage."

- "Stronger connections between nerves help slow the decline of mental function caused by changes in the brain, and thus help to compensate for this deficiency."

- "Learning new things (such as a new language or playing a new musical instrument)"
- "You may also read."

- "He added that Zayed Higher Organization is working to find and put forward a set of innovative ideas to develop its services, which contribute to the happiness of its employees and people of determination in general."

- "Symptoms of Sports Injuries"
- "The opposite problem can occur in people with stiff ankles.The arches of the feet in these people appear to be too high and do not absorb the shock well, increasing the risk of small cracks in the bones (stress fractures) of the feet and legs."

- "The way the legs are aligned can cause pain, especially in women with wide hips."

- "Some children may try to play despite being injured because they are afraid they will be excluded from the team."

**Note:** The provided text did not directly address Tai Chi, its clinical evidence for fall prevention, optimal practice frequency, or detailed outcomes related to mobility and stability improvements in older adults.

The extracted sentences above loosely relate to rehabilitation, exercise, and factors linked to fall risk but do not provide specific evidence or recommendations for Tai Chi in this context.

If you require a focused summary of scientific evidence on Tai Chi for fall prevention and mobility improvement, please provide a relevant source text or request an evidence-based synthesis.

**Key Sentences Extracted:**

- The incidence of Parkinson’s disease falls is 50%.

- Exercise has been shown to improve mobility and walking balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

- Elderly people’s home care, not only care for their daily, but also need to understand their various difficulties, such as physical therapists can relieve many pain, disability problems, occupational therapists can help patients recover or improve the quality of life, for the elderly, are indispensable aspects of care.

- Home rehabilitation services make the road to recovery uninterrupted.

- Wu Anan said that there are many ways to prevent falls.

- Usually, waking up in the morning is not awake and prone to fall.

- It is recommended that the elderly sit down or get up slowly to avoid dizziness.

- Wu said that if an elderly person falls and has an injury, he must notify the doctor.

- When she is discharged from hospital, her mother-in-law needs help from others to get out of bed and sit in a wheelchair, and she is reluctant to go out.

- The team has also taught her to use the equipment at home to do exercise.

- Now she most hopes to be able to go to the bathroom and shower by herself.

- The next step is to re-enter the kitchen to cook, take care of herself, and reduce the pressure on her family.

- No one can not recover, and insist that every patient improve day by day.

**Note:**
While the text given references exercise and rehabilitation for fall prevention, there are no direct references to Tai Chi specifically.

However, the importance of exercise for improving mobility, walking balance, and fall prevention amongst older adults (especially those with Parkinson's disease) is clearly mentioned, which generally supports the context in which Tai Chi is often recommended.

Here are the key sentences from the provided text, based on their importance to your information request regarding fall prevention, mobility, and issues relevant to occupational therapy for older adults, especially as these concepts relate to Tai Chi and similar interventions:

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Content: Healthy aging comes with challenges. For a variety of reasons, as each year passes, the likelihood of falling increases.

According to Dr. Boris Goralnik, a geriatric specialist at UPMC in North Central Pa, a fall is defined as an unexpected event in which a person comes to rest on the ground, floor, or a lower level.

“Falls result in fall-related injuries, progression of gait impairments, loss of independence, depression,” Goralnik said. “It is a leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality among older adults.”

By preventing falls, providers try to prevent related injuries such as fractures, hematomas, and skin lacerations. From practice and literature, said Goralnik, the most important risk factor of falls is a previous history of falls.

According to Janine Fee, MS, MPT, a physical therapist who is certified in vestibular rehabilitation at Evangelical Community Hospital, physical balance, which is important to avoid falling, can be complicated.

“I like to use the analogy of a baseball field,’’ Fee said. “Every player on the field is important and if a player is not working, then your team — your balance — is going to be impacted.”

Fee said many systems have a direct impact on balance. Eyes, ears, sense of touch — especially with our feet, muscle strength, flexibility, and posture are a few. And, the brain can have a major impact on our ability to avoid falling.

Fee said any weakening of one or more of these areas will significantly increase the risk of falling.

According to the Centers for Disease Control website, one out of four seniors over the age of 65 will fall each year. One out of five of those falls will cause serious injuries such as broken bones or head injuries.

“This can then lead to serious consequences that may significantly impact a person’s overall quality of life,” said Fee. “Even if the fall didn’t cause harm, it is likely that the person now develops a fear of falling.”

Many factorsIn many cases, Goralnik said, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency in activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults. He agreed with Fee that a fear of falling leads to things like not participating in activities that require balance, causing weaknesses and furthering the risk of repeated falls. Paying attention to the body and being more aware of areas contributing to balance is a big step in preventing falls.

Age alone should not be blamed as a factor regarding balance, said Fee.

“I strongly believe that if you stay active, you can minimize the effects that aging has on all of these players,” Fee said.

Diseases and underlying medical conditions like Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, neuropathy, strokes, vision problems, and pain can impact a person’s balance. Other factors such as medications, fear of falling, and environmental factors.

It is very important for older patients to discuss with their providers any changes in the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they start to experience new musculoskeletal pain, Goralnik advised.

“Some of the medications may increase the risk of falls,” said Goralnik. “It is very important for people to have a complete list of all current medications when they visit their medical providers.”

Having detailed information, he said, about existing and potential risk factors may help reduce the risk of future falls.

Fee added that testing can be completed to assess balance and what kind of treatment or therapy might be available to assist with balance. Fee said a fall risk assessment is a good first step to preventing falls.

“You can talk to your doctor or health care provider to refer you to a physical therapist to evaluate your risk for falling,” said Fee.

She said a physical therapist will measure/evaluate strength, flexibility, analyzation of posture and feet, how you walk and perform specific balance measures to determine your areas of weakness. The therapist may also ask about fall history and possible home hazards like uneven pavement, rugs, steps, clutter or pets.

“Then a physical therapist can design a specialized treatment program to help you reduce your risk of falls,” Fee said. “Other recommendations to improve overall balance is getting involved in a local gym where you can perform strength and balance exercises like Tai Chi or yoga.”

Temporary conditionsIn addition to medical conditions such as strokes, brain injuries, etc., other temporary conditions also have effects on an individual’s balance.

Fee, a physical therapist who specializes in inner ear disorders, said the most common inner ear problem is a condition known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Classic symptoms include brief episodes of spinning or imbalance that occur when lying down, rolling over in bed, or looking up.

“BPPV can significantly increase a person’s risk for falling especially if they have other balance risk factors. This problem is easily identified by the physical therapist that is trained in detecting inner ear problems,” she added.

Fee said a physical therapist with specialized training can provide the most appropriate intervention to reduce or resolve these symptoms in as little as one to three sessions.

Fee said physical therapists can often identify risk factors and provide specific recommendations to improve balance.

“Physical therapists are like coaches, but you have to do the work. In order for your balance to improve, you have to challenge the team!”

Goralnik added, that in many cases, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency with activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults.

The economic burdens from falls are substantial and likely to increase with the growth of the older population, according to Goralnik.

Fall-related health care costs include hospital bills, fees for professional service, and costs of prescription medications, home health services, long-term care facilities, and durable medical equipment.

“Always inform your doctor about recent falls and fall-related injuries,” concluded Gorainik.

It is very important for seniors to discuss any changes of the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they started to experience new musculoskeletal pain with their doctor.

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    04.08.2024

    Story by Jean Graves

    Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital

    FORT JOHNSON, La. — April is Occupational Therapy month and Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital provides a robust OT program for Soldiers and retirees in the Fort Johnson community.

    The BJACH public affairs officer sat down with 1st Lt. Jonathan Ekas, an occupational therapist, to learn more about the profession, his motivation for pursuing the vocation and what BJACH is doing to raise awareness of occupational therapy in April.

    Question: What is occupational therapy?

    Answer: To explain occupational therapy, we first need to provide context to the term “occupations.” Occupations are tasks that individuals do daily. Activities such as self-care; bathing, going to the bathroom, dressing, hygiene, or other activities like driving, cleaning the house, child-care, work, play, and social participation are all considered occupations.

    As an OT, we evaluate dysfunction, whether it be physical ailments, emotional or psychological dysfunction. Then, we provide treatment to help patients adapt the task or provide remedial intervention for them to regain independence while performing these tasks.

    Question: How does this apply to Soldiers at JRTC and Fort Johnson?

    Answer: We treat soldiers with the goal of independence and returning them to duty without restrictions as quickly as possible. We want to treat their condition to improve their quality of life at work and home.

    Question: What about our retiree population?

    Answer: For older patients, the goal is to create a plan dependent on what the patient needs and wants to be able to do.

    Question: What are common reasons beneficiaries are referred to occupational therapy?

    Answer: Specifically, for our clinic at BJACH, we treat a lot of orthopedic conditions from the shoulder to fingertip, as well as concussion and post-concussion care.

    Question: What is a “typical” treatment plan for these conditions?

    Answer: For orthopedic conditions, our treatment plan primarily consists of splinting, range of motion and strengthening. Additionally, we work on gross motor and fine motor coordination exercises, simulating the skills necessary to engage in occupational tasks needed for daily life function. We also use a variety of modalities to control pain and prepare patients for treatment.

    For patients with traumatic brain injuries, the treatment plan uses habituation exercises to normalize various vestibular sensations. We try to retrain the brain to take in the stimuli needed to engage in their daily lives without unwanted symptoms that can limit what they can or cannot do.

    Question: How does occupational therapy change lives and improve quality of life?

    Answer: Occupational therapy is a client-centered discipline focusing on restoring function and regaining independence in daily life. Practitioners focus beyond treating the ailments by including the "what's next" part in the plan of care. We treat conditions like any other discipline, but we are geared towards teaching and training our patients the skills needed to perform their own self-care, home management tasks, hobbies, and the vocational duties needed to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Their quality of life is improved when we can help them regain their independence, so they advocate for themselves. This process helps them build the confidence necessary to return to doing the things they enjoy.

    Question: Why did you become an occupational therapist?

    Answer: I became interested in occupational therapy when I was an undergraduate studying health science. Internships with various providers including dietitians, physical therapists, physician assistants, and occupational therapy were a required part of my education.

    When shadowing occupational therapy, I witnessed individuals go from bedridden to returning to the things they loved. Through their occupational treatment plans, they were able to start gardening, walking their dogs, knitting and being able to care for themselves at home independently again.

    The foundational principle of occupational therapy is to empower a patient’s return to independence and the activities they value. The focus of care is to restore patient's lives versus treating the condition and calling it a day. This type of care really attracted me. Giving patients' their lives back motivates and gives me purpose daily.

    Question: What does it take to become an occupational therapist?

    Answer: To become an occupational therapist, you need to earn a four-year degree in an allied health concentration. Next, students need to apply for a suitable graduate program. I earned my master’s degree; however, in 2027, occupational therapy practitioners will require a doctorate degree. This means new therapists will need four to six years of additional education beyond the bachelor’s level, depending on the university they attend. After completing the doctorate degree, passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination is required.

    Question: How does your clinic plan to highlight the profession and celebrate OT Month?

    Answer: We are hosting an open house at noon on Apr. 15 in the BJACH OT Clinic. My goal is to provide an educational opportunity about the profession, what we do for our patients, and how we impact the multidisciplinary team here at BJACH. I want my peers to learn more about what we do and how important we are to the healthcare team here at the hospital, as well as downrange. We are a jack-of-all-trades profession, since occupational dysfunction can happen in a variety of ways, whether it is an orthopedic condition, brain injury, spinal cord injury, or behavioral health condition. Occupational therapy, as a discipline, has applications everywhere from rehabilitation programs, in our school systems, in outpatient clinics, nursing homes, community programs, and much more. Wherever a person experiences dysfunction with daily tasks, occupational therapy has a place.

    Editor’s note: To learn more about occupational therapy services offered at BJACH visit their website at: https://bayne-jones.tricare.mil/Health-Services1/Specialty-Care1/Occupational-Therapy1

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Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health focused profession that revolves around professionals helping individuals, groups or even communities through occupation. The therapy encourages people to participate, recover and develop the skills to assist them with day to day activities. There are many different practices in place to help all sorts of people who may need occupational therapy such as the NDIS occupational therapy.

How does it work?

Occupation can mean a lot of things to different people. An example would be that some people see food shopping as a difficult chore while others may enjoy the activity. Each occupation is a combination of productivity, enjoyment and restoration that aids in changing people’s mindsets.

The task of getting people’s skillset and confidence to do these day to day tasks is what the heart of this profession is about.

photo Frerieke from The Hague, The Netherlands via wikimedia commons

Who does it help?

There are many different groups of people that can benefit from occupational therapy.

Children

Originally occupational therapy was used for children by keeping them occupied with meaningless tasks. IT has grown a long way from the since the 1950’s with serious results benefitting those involved and their families.

OTs work with families in a variety of settings to help get children’s development back on track. Infants, toddlers, even up to teenagers can all benefit from the interventions that have been successful for others in the past.

The focus is to build the skills to help enable the children to participate in day to day events. This includes social settings, playing with others, eating and assisting in attending school. For infants and toddlers the therapy sessions can also help with developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Aged care

Geriatrics and other aged individuals can also benefit from OT. It focusses on helping them fulfil meaning lives by regaining their independence and participate in activities.

Driving is a common area of focus with the aging demographic as they tend to lose their eye sight they feel like they’re missing out on one of the importance’s of life. There are special driving assessments in place to make sure that those who are able to drive can by passing a test.

Individuals who are deemed a fall risk can also get their independence back in their life. An assessment of their house is made and necessary modifications are recommended to assist with day to day living. Giving people their independence back gives them their lives back and aids them with their recovery.

Mental health

One of the most rapidly growing forms of disability that is mental health issues can also be aided with OT. The treatment is a great way to prevent and treat many forms of mental illness across all populations.

From depression to war veterans, all areas can greatly benefit from this treatment, it’s just a case of implementing it to those that need it the most.

The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks. Developing and implementing coping strategies in order to help overcome their mental health issue is also a focus for OTs.

Disabilities

Other non-mental forms of disabilities are also a focus for OT. For many families living with a child who has a disability can be difficult both financially and for the child’s development. There are NDIS occupational therapy services available where your insurance can burden some of the costs.

It’s a beneficial form of intervention to give people back their confidence and set them on the right path to having a meaningful life.

Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives. Occupational therapy is a great way to help those that are suffering with some form of disability and give them control over their lives.

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Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health focused profession that revolves around professionals helping individuals, groups or even communities through occupation. The therapy encourages people to participate, recover and develop the skills to assist them with day to day activities. There are many different practices in place to help all sorts of people who may need occupational therapy such as the NDIS occupational therapy.

How does it work?

Occupation can mean a lot of things to different people. An example would be that some people see food shopping as a difficult chore while others may enjoy the activity. Each occupation is a combination of productivity, enjoyment and restoration that aids in changing people’s mindsets.

The task of getting people’s skillset and confidence to do these day to day tasks is what the heart of this profession is about.

photo Frerieke from The Hague, The Netherlands via wikimedia commons

Who does it help?

There are many different groups of people that can benefit from occupational therapy.

Children

Originally occupational therapy was used for children by keeping them occupied with meaningless tasks. IT has grown a long way from the since the 1950’s with serious results benefitting those involved and their families.

OTs work with families in a variety of settings to help get children’s development back on track. Infants, toddlers, even up to teenagers can all benefit from the interventions that have been successful for others in the past.

The focus is to build the skills to help enable the children to participate in day to day events. This includes social settings, playing with others, eating and assisting in attending school. For infants and toddlers the therapy sessions can also help with developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Aged care

Geriatrics and other aged individuals can also benefit from OT. It focusses on helping them fulfil meaning lives by regaining their independence and participate in activities.

Driving is a common area of focus with the aging demographic as they tend to lose their eye sight they feel like they’re missing out on one of the importance’s of life. There are special driving assessments in place to make sure that those who are able to drive can by passing a test.

Individuals who are deemed a fall risk can also get their independence back in their life. An assessment of their house is made and necessary modifications are recommended to assist with day to day living. Giving people their independence back gives them their lives back and aids them with their recovery.

Mental health

One of the most rapidly growing forms of disability that is mental health issues can also be aided with OT. The treatment is a great way to prevent and treat many forms of mental illness across all populations.

From depression to war veterans, all areas can greatly benefit from this treatment, it’s just a case of implementing it to those that need it the most.

The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks. Developing and implementing coping strategies in order to help overcome their mental health issue is also a focus for OTs.

Disabilities

Other non-mental forms of disabilities are also a focus for OT. For many families living with a child who has a disability can be difficult both financially and for the child’s development. There are NDIS occupational therapy services available where your insurance can burden some of the costs.

It’s a beneficial form of intervention to give people back their confidence and set them on the right path to having a meaningful life.

Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives. Occupational therapy is a great way to help those that are suffering with some form of disability and give them control over their lives.

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Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health focused profession that revolves around professionals helping individuals, groups or even communities through occupation. The therapy encourages people to participate, recover and develop the skills to assist them with day to day activities. There are many different practices in place to help all sorts of people who may need occupational therapy such as the NDIS occupational therapy.

How does it work?

Occupation can mean a lot of things to different people. An example would be that some people see food shopping as a difficult chore while others may enjoy the activity. Each occupation is a combination of productivity, enjoyment and restoration that aids in changing people’s mindsets.

The task of getting people’s skillset and confidence to do these day to day tasks is what the heart of this profession is about.

photo Frerieke from The Hague, The Netherlands via wikimedia commons

Who does it help?

There are many different groups of people that can benefit from occupational therapy.

Children

Originally occupational therapy was used for children by keeping them occupied with meaningless tasks. IT has grown a long way from the since the 1950’s with serious results benefitting those involved and their families.

OTs work with families in a variety of settings to help get children’s development back on track. Infants, toddlers, even up to teenagers can all benefit from the interventions that have been successful for others in the past.

The focus is to build the skills to help enable the children to participate in day to day events. This includes social settings, playing with others, eating and assisting in attending school. For infants and toddlers the therapy sessions can also help with developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Aged care

Geriatrics and other aged individuals can also benefit from OT. It focusses on helping them fulfil meaning lives by regaining their independence and participate in activities.

Driving is a common area of focus with the aging demographic as they tend to lose their eye sight they feel like they’re missing out on one of the importance’s of life. There are special driving assessments in place to make sure that those who are able to drive can by passing a test.

Individuals who are deemed a fall risk can also get their independence back in their life. An assessment of their house is made and necessary modifications are recommended to assist with day to day living. Giving people their independence back gives them their lives back and aids them with their recovery.

Mental health

One of the most rapidly growing forms of disability that is mental health issues can also be aided with OT. The treatment is a great way to prevent and treat many forms of mental illness across all populations.

From depression to war veterans, all areas can greatly benefit from this treatment, it’s just a case of implementing it to those that need it the most.

The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks. Developing and implementing coping strategies in order to help overcome their mental health issue is also a focus for OTs.

Disabilities

Other non-mental forms of disabilities are also a focus for OT. For many families living with a child who has a disability can be difficult both financially and for the child’s development. There are NDIS occupational therapy services available where your insurance can burden some of the costs.

It’s a beneficial form of intervention to give people back their confidence and set them on the right path to having a meaningful life.

Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives. Occupational therapy is a great way to help those that are suffering with some form of disability and give them control over their lives.

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Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health focused profession that revolves around professionals helping individuals, groups or even communities through occupation. The therapy encourages people to participate, recover and develop the skills to assist them with day to day activities. There are many different practices in place to help all sorts of people who may need occupational therapy such as the NDIS occupational therapy.

How does it work?

Occupation can mean a lot of things to different people. An example would be that some people see food shopping as a difficult chore while others may enjoy the activity. Each occupation is a combination of productivity, enjoyment and restoration that aids in changing people’s mindsets.

The task of getting people’s skillset and confidence to do these day to day tasks is what the heart of this profession is about.

photo Frerieke from The Hague, The Netherlands via wikimedia commons

Who does it help?

There are many different groups of people that can benefit from occupational therapy.

Children

Originally occupational therapy was used for children by keeping them occupied with meaningless tasks. IT has grown a long way from the since the 1950’s with serious results benefitting those involved and their families.

OTs work with families in a variety of settings to help get children’s development back on track. Infants, toddlers, even up to teenagers can all benefit from the interventions that have been successful for others in the past.

The focus is to build the skills to help enable the children to participate in day to day events. This includes social settings, playing with others, eating and assisting in attending school. For infants and toddlers the therapy sessions can also help with developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Aged care

Geriatrics and other aged individuals can also benefit from OT. It focusses on helping them fulfil meaning lives by regaining their independence and participate in activities.

Driving is a common area of focus with the aging demographic as they tend to lose their eye sight they feel like they’re missing out on one of the importance’s of life. There are special driving assessments in place to make sure that those who are able to drive can by passing a test.

Individuals who are deemed a fall risk can also get their independence back in their life. An assessment of their house is made and necessary modifications are recommended to assist with day to day living. Giving people their independence back gives them their lives back and aids them with their recovery.

Mental health

One of the most rapidly growing forms of disability that is mental health issues can also be aided with OT. The treatment is a great way to prevent and treat many forms of mental illness across all populations.

From depression to war veterans, all areas can greatly benefit from this treatment, it’s just a case of implementing it to those that need it the most.

The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks. Developing and implementing coping strategies in order to help overcome their mental health issue is also a focus for OTs.

Disabilities

Other non-mental forms of disabilities are also a focus for OT. For many families living with a child who has a disability can be difficult both financially and for the child’s development. There are NDIS occupational therapy services available where your insurance can burden some of the costs.

It’s a beneficial form of intervention to give people back their confidence and set them on the right path to having a meaningful life.

Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives. Occupational therapy is a great way to help those that are suffering with some form of disability and give them control over their lives.

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"For a variety of reasons, as each year passes, the likelihood of falling increases."

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

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Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health focused profession that revolves around professionals helping individuals, groups or even communities through occupation. The therapy encourages people to participate, recover and develop the skills to assist them with day to day activities. There are many different practices in place to help all sorts of people who may need occupational therapy such as the NDIS occupational therapy.

How does it work?

Occupation can mean a lot of things to different people. An example would be that some people see food shopping as a difficult chore while others may enjoy the activity. Each occupation is a combination of productivity, enjoyment and restoration that aids in changing people’s mindsets.

The task of getting people’s skillset and confidence to do these day to day tasks is what the heart of this profession is about.

photo Frerieke from The Hague, The Netherlands via wikimedia commons

Who does it help?

There are many different groups of people that can benefit from occupational therapy.

Children

Originally occupational therapy was used for children by keeping them occupied with meaningless tasks. IT has grown a long way from the since the 1950’s with serious results benefitting those involved and their families.

OTs work with families in a variety of settings to help get children’s development back on track. Infants, toddlers, even up to teenagers can all benefit from the interventions that have been successful for others in the past.

The focus is to build the skills to help enable the children to participate in day to day events. This includes social settings, playing with others, eating and assisting in attending school. For infants and toddlers the therapy sessions can also help with developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Aged care

Geriatrics and other aged individuals can also benefit from OT. It focusses on helping them fulfil meaning lives by regaining their independence and participate in activities.

Driving is a common area of focus with the aging demographic as they tend to lose their eye sight they feel like they’re missing out on one of the importance’s of life. There are special driving assessments in place to make sure that those who are able to drive can by passing a test.

Individuals who are deemed a fall risk can also get their independence back in their life. An assessment of their house is made and necessary modifications are recommended to assist with day to day living. Giving people their independence back gives them their lives back and aids them with their recovery.

Mental health

One of the most rapidly growing forms of disability that is mental health issues can also be aided with OT. The treatment is a great way to prevent and treat many forms of mental illness across all populations.

From depression to war veterans, all areas can greatly benefit from this treatment, it’s just a case of implementing it to those that need it the most.

The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks. Developing and implementing coping strategies in order to help overcome their mental health issue is also a focus for OTs.

Disabilities

Other non-mental forms of disabilities are also a focus for OT. For many families living with a child who has a disability can be difficult both financially and for the child’s development. There are NDIS occupational therapy services available where your insurance can burden some of the costs.

It’s a beneficial form of intervention to give people back their confidence and set them on the right path to having a meaningful life.

Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives. Occupational therapy is a great way to help those that are suffering with some form of disability and give them control over their lives.

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"According to the Centers for Disease Control website, one out of four seniors over the age of 65 will fall each year."

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

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Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health focused profession that revolves around professionals helping individuals, groups or even communities through occupation. The therapy encourages people to participate, recover and develop the skills to assist them with day to day activities. There are many different practices in place to help all sorts of people who may need occupational therapy such as the NDIS occupational therapy.

How does it work?

Occupation can mean a lot of things to different people. An example would be that some people see food shopping as a difficult chore while others may enjoy the activity. Each occupation is a combination of productivity, enjoyment and restoration that aids in changing people’s mindsets.

The task of getting people’s skillset and confidence to do these day to day tasks is what the heart of this profession is about.

photo Frerieke from The Hague, The Netherlands via wikimedia commons

Who does it help?

There are many different groups of people that can benefit from occupational therapy.

Children

Originally occupational therapy was used for children by keeping them occupied with meaningless tasks. IT has grown a long way from the since the 1950’s with serious results benefitting those involved and their families.

OTs work with families in a variety of settings to help get children’s development back on track. Infants, toddlers, even up to teenagers can all benefit from the interventions that have been successful for others in the past.

The focus is to build the skills to help enable the children to participate in day to day events. This includes social settings, playing with others, eating and assisting in attending school. For infants and toddlers the therapy sessions can also help with developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Aged care

Geriatrics and other aged individuals can also benefit from OT. It focusses on helping them fulfil meaning lives by regaining their independence and participate in activities.

Driving is a common area of focus with the aging demographic as they tend to lose their eye sight they feel like they’re missing out on one of the importance’s of life. There are special driving assessments in place to make sure that those who are able to drive can by passing a test.

Individuals who are deemed a fall risk can also get their independence back in their life. An assessment of their house is made and necessary modifications are recommended to assist with day to day living. Giving people their independence back gives them their lives back and aids them with their recovery.

Mental health

One of the most rapidly growing forms of disability that is mental health issues can also be aided with OT. The treatment is a great way to prevent and treat many forms of mental illness across all populations.

From depression to war veterans, all areas can greatly benefit from this treatment, it’s just a case of implementing it to those that need it the most.

The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks. Developing and implementing coping strategies in order to help overcome their mental health issue is also a focus for OTs.

Disabilities

Other non-mental forms of disabilities are also a focus for OT. For many families living with a child who has a disability can be difficult both financially and for the child’s development. There are NDIS occupational therapy services available where your insurance can burden some of the costs.

It’s a beneficial form of intervention to give people back their confidence and set them on the right path to having a meaningful life.

Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives. Occupational therapy is a great way to help those that are suffering with some form of disability and give them control over their lives.

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How does Tai Chi enhance balance and body coordination?

It incorporates a lot of weight shifting and deliberate walking into its routines.

"“Even if the fall didn’t cause harm, it is likely that the person now develops a fear of falling.”"
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"Some of the medications may increase the risk of falls,” said Goralnik."

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Content: Published On: Thu, Mar 3rd, 2022

Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health focused profession that revolves around professionals helping individuals, groups or even communities through occupation. The therapy encourages people to participate, recover and develop the skills to assist them with day to day activities. There are many different practices in place to help all sorts of people who may need occupational therapy such as the NDIS occupational therapy.

How does it work?

Occupation can mean a lot of things to different people. An example would be that some people see food shopping as a difficult chore while others may enjoy the activity. Each occupation is a combination of productivity, enjoyment and restoration that aids in changing people’s mindsets.

The task of getting people’s skillset and confidence to do these day to day tasks is what the heart of this profession is about.

photo Frerieke from The Hague, The Netherlands via wikimedia commons

Who does it help?

There are many different groups of people that can benefit from occupational therapy.

Children

Originally occupational therapy was used for children by keeping them occupied with meaningless tasks. IT has grown a long way from the since the 1950’s with serious results benefitting those involved and their families.

OTs work with families in a variety of settings to help get children’s development back on track. Infants, toddlers, even up to teenagers can all benefit from the interventions that have been successful for others in the past.

The focus is to build the skills to help enable the children to participate in day to day events. This includes social settings, playing with others, eating and assisting in attending school. For infants and toddlers the therapy sessions can also help with developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Aged care

Geriatrics and other aged individuals can also benefit from OT. It focusses on helping them fulfil meaning lives by regaining their independence and participate in activities.

Driving is a common area of focus with the aging demographic as they tend to lose their eye sight they feel like they’re missing out on one of the importance’s of life. There are special driving assessments in place to make sure that those who are able to drive can by passing a test.

Individuals who are deemed a fall risk can also get their independence back in their life. An assessment of their house is made and necessary modifications are recommended to assist with day to day living. Giving people their independence back gives them their lives back and aids them with their recovery.

Mental health

One of the most rapidly growing forms of disability that is mental health issues can also be aided with OT. The treatment is a great way to prevent and treat many forms of mental illness across all populations.

From depression to war veterans, all areas can greatly benefit from this treatment, it’s just a case of implementing it to those that need it the most.

The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks. Developing and implementing coping strategies in order to help overcome their mental health issue is also a focus for OTs.

Disabilities

Other non-mental forms of disabilities are also a focus for OT. For many families living with a child who has a disability can be difficult both financially and for the child’s development. There are NDIS occupational therapy services available where your insurance can burden some of the costs.

It’s a beneficial form of intervention to give people back their confidence and set them on the right path to having a meaningful life.

Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives. Occupational therapy is a great way to help those that are suffering with some form of disability and give them control over their lives.

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

"Fee said a fall risk assessment is a good first step to preventing falls."

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Content: Published On: Thu, Mar 3rd, 2022

Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health focused profession that revolves around professionals helping individuals, groups or even communities through occupation. The therapy encourages people to participate, recover and develop the skills to assist them with day to day activities. There are many different practices in place to help all sorts of people who may need occupational therapy such as the NDIS occupational therapy.

How does it work?

Occupation can mean a lot of things to different people. An example would be that some people see food shopping as a difficult chore while others may enjoy the activity. Each occupation is a combination of productivity, enjoyment and restoration that aids in changing people’s mindsets.

The task of getting people’s skillset and confidence to do these day to day tasks is what the heart of this profession is about.

photo Frerieke from The Hague, The Netherlands via wikimedia commons

Who does it help?

There are many different groups of people that can benefit from occupational therapy.

Children

Originally occupational therapy was used for children by keeping them occupied with meaningless tasks. IT has grown a long way from the since the 1950’s with serious results benefitting those involved and their families.

OTs work with families in a variety of settings to help get children’s development back on track. Infants, toddlers, even up to teenagers can all benefit from the interventions that have been successful for others in the past.

The focus is to build the skills to help enable the children to participate in day to day events. This includes social settings, playing with others, eating and assisting in attending school. For infants and toddlers the therapy sessions can also help with developing motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Aged care

Geriatrics and other aged individuals can also benefit from OT. It focusses on helping them fulfil meaning lives by regaining their independence and participate in activities.

Driving is a common area of focus with the aging demographic as they tend to lose their eye sight they feel like they’re missing out on one of the importance’s of life. There are special driving assessments in place to make sure that those who are able to drive can by passing a test.

Individuals who are deemed a fall risk can also get their independence back in their life. An assessment of their house is made and necessary modifications are recommended to assist with day to day living. Giving people their independence back gives them their lives back and aids them with their recovery.

Mental health

One of the most rapidly growing forms of disability that is mental health issues can also be aided with OT. The treatment is a great way to prevent and treat many forms of mental illness across all populations.

From depression to war veterans, all areas can greatly benefit from this treatment, it’s just a case of implementing it to those that need it the most.

The treatment aims to give confidence back to do day to day tasks. Developing and implementing coping strategies in order to help overcome their mental health issue is also a focus for OTs.

Disabilities

Other non-mental forms of disabilities are also a focus for OT. For many families living with a child who has a disability can be difficult both financially and for the child’s development. There are NDIS occupational therapy services available where your insurance can burden some of the costs.

It’s a beneficial form of intervention to give people back their confidence and set them on the right path to having a meaningful life.

Simply giving people their confidence back can greatly help them with the quality of their lives. Occupational therapy is a great way to help those that are suffering with some form of disability and give them control over their lives.

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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

"Goralnik added, that in many cases, falls and fall-related injuries lead to substantial deficiency with activities of daily living and the need for supportive care for older adults."

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

"It is very important for seniors to discuss any changes of the gait, possible new onset gait unsteadiness, or if they started to experience new musculoskeletal pain with their doctor."

"Falls by seniors represent serious health concern."

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Content: Falls by seniors represent serious health concern

NEW YORK, April 11 (UPI) -- For seniors, life can change in the blink of an eye if they trip on a rug or slip on a wet floor.

Injuries from falls represent a significant source of pain, disability, loss of independence and early death in order adults, according to the World Health Organization.

About 1 in 4 Americans age 65 and older -- more than 14 million -- reports falling every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the rate is increasing, the CDC says.

"Every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S --making falls the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group," the agency says.

And the National Institute on Aging reports that "the risk of falling -- and fall-related problems -- rises with age."

In late March, former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman's death at age 82 due to complications from a fall at his home cast the spotlight on serious injuries that can affect seniors.

Another celebrity who endured falls was the late Nancy Reagan. The former first lady stumbled multiple times in her senior years, fracturing her pelvis, tailbone and ribs.

The reasons people are more likely to fall as they age stem in part from age-related changes in gait, strength and balance, said Dr. Elizabeth Phelan, a falls expert and founding director of the Fall Prevention Clinic at UW Medicine in Seattle.

"However, falls are not inevitable," said Phelan, who also is a professor of geriatrics. "They are largely preventable. Awareness of what contributes to falls is critical to preventing them."

Vision and hearing impairments contribute to falls. So does the accumulation of chronic conditions that affect cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and neurological systems. And a drop in blood pressure -- which may happen when someone stands up after lying down or sitting -- also raises fall risk, Phelan said.

Medications that cloud people's thinking or make them feel sleepy or off-balance are another major risk factor for falls. People who die from a fall tend to take multiple medications -- six on average, she said.

"It's important for people to understand the link between medications and falls, and to initiate conversations with their doctors about whether there is an ongoing need for each of their medications," Phelan said. "There are safer alternatives to medications for many symptoms."

Alcohol use also is a risk factor that can be controlled. Recent research has found an increase in alcohol consumption among older adults and a rise in emergency department visits for alcohol-related fall injuries, she said.

Identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors reduces the chances of falling. Among people who fall repeatedly, falls "are not purely accidental," Phelan said. "This is a commonly held, but false belief. In fact, falls result from the interaction of a person with their environment."

People who experience fatal falls may have had preceding decline in their functional ability -- physical, cognitive or both -- that led them to limit their outdoor mobility, so their falls occur indoors, Phelan said.

While hip fractures are associated with more advanced age and an underlying neurological condition, she noted that head injuries are more common among men, people who take blood thinners and those without a musculoskeletal diagnosis.

Even improper footwear can play a role in falls, said Dr. Amanda Lathia, a geriatrician who helps manage the interdisciplinary falls clinic at University Hospitals in Cleveland.

"Wearing slippers or socks in the home increases the risk for falling," Lathia said. "It is best to wear shoes with good support in the home and outside the home."

Other hazards include a lack of handrails, clutter, stairs, poor lighting, ice, snow and pets, Lathia said, noting that "the bathroom is the location of most falls as we get older."

She suggested installing handrails in the bathroom and along all stairwells, using a raised toilet seat, and avoiding going outside in bad weather.

Although most falls don't cause injury, potentially serious ones can occur. Fractures are the most common. Having a hip fracture increases the risk of dying, particularly within the first year afterward, Lathia said.

Fall-induced head trauma, such as a brain bleed, can lead to death if left treated. And if older adults fall and remain stuck on the ground for a long time, they can suffer a traumatic breakdown of muscle, which can lead to serious kidney failure and even death, she said.

Once an older adult falls, the risk for future falls rises. This "unfortunately leads to the double-edged sword of people starting to restrict their activities because they're afraid to fall," said Dr. Laurie Theriot, chief of geriatric medicine at Prisma Health's upstate region in Greenville, S.C.

"It's counterintuitive, but we actually want to see that patient walk more, create a support system and get more active to improve balance and mobility," Theriot said.

"In the hospital, we consult on so many falls that involve broken hips," she said, cautioning that health professionals need "to be really careful how we obtain [a patient's] history because, especially with osteoporosis, we may find that you fractured your hip before you fell."

That's because "osteoporosis is often undiagnosed because gradual loss of bone density is not painful until the bone actually breaks," Theriot said.

Falls that lead to death are most often due to hip fractures or head injuries. People who die after a fall that results in a hip fracture tend to be older and have an underlying neurological condition, Phelan said.

On the other hand, she noted that fatal falls stemming from a head injury are more common among men, people who take blood thinners and those without a musculoskeletal diagnosis.

Another problem arises when people forget if they took their medications, said Andrea Fleischman, an assistant professor in the department of occupational therapy at Creighton University Health Sciences Campus-Phoenix.

"Sometimes, older individuals will double up on their medication regimen, which can make them increasingly lethargic or dizzy," Fleischman said. She said she recommends that older adults regularly review medications with their clinicians and family members, especially if they have memory issues.

Fall prevention strategies include regular exercise to maintain muscle mass and bone density. Routine physicals and vision checkups are also important, Fleischman said.

She also cited the importance of ensuring the home is safe from tripping hazards, such as throw rugs. That's because older adults may not be able to catch themselves or cushion a fall as easily as younger or middle-aged people.

But whether injuries lead to death depends to a large extent on the person's age and overall health status, Fleischman said.

Even so, "the unfortunate statistic is that the morbidity rate for a person who falls and breaks a hip is upwards of 50%," she said. "It's due to decreased mobility."

Older adults often hit their head because protective reflexes -- which prompt people to put their hands out to stop or cushion a fall -- diminish with advanced age, Fleischman said.

After a fall, timely medical care and follow-up can make a difference. "Hopefully you're able to recover, but you need that additional support to determine your risks and prevent future falls," Theriot said.

She added that "physical therapy, occupational therapy and interventions like a fall risk assessment in your home environment are all important."

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

"Awareness of what contributes to falls is critical to preventing them."

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

"Fractures are the most common."

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

"And if older adults fall and remain stuck on the ground for a long time, they can suffer a traumatic breakdown of muscle, which can lead to serious kidney failure and even death, she said."

"Falls that lead to death are most often due to hip fractures or head injuries."

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

"She also cited the importance of ensuring the home is safe from tripping hazards, such as throw rugs."

"In fact, falls are the leading factor for hospital admissions in adults 65 and over."

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Content: AMH Human Motion Institute treats dizziness

ALTON – Dizziness and imbalance are among the most common complaints in older adults. It’s a growing health concern, as this puts individuals at a higher risk of suffering a fall.

It has been estimated that more than 40 percent of adults 40 and over will experience some form of dizziness over the course of a lifetime. In fact, falls are the leading factor for hospital admissions in adults 65 and over.

While the underlying causes of dizziness in the elderly are many, it can be associated with functional decline as well as an interruption of daily activities. Rather than expensive medical testing or medication, it may be beneficial to seek a referral to physical therapy for vestibular rehabilitation.

The vestibular system, housed in the inner ear, takes the information it receives and processes it to make modifications for eye movements, posture, balance, and orientation in space -- all of which can be addressed by a physical therapist.

“It is important that a physical therapist performs a comprehensive examination with a battery of tests to assess what all needs to be focused on in a patient’s plan of care to get them back to doing their usual activities,” says Juliann Marth, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, with Alton Memorial Hospital’s Human Motion Institute.

One of the most frequent vestibular conditions is vertigo, more specifically benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which is a type of dizziness that is characterized by brief and intense episodes of spinning. It occurs when the calcium carbonate crystals that are housed in the inner ear become loose, causing a disruption in fluid and sending the brain a false signal that you are moving.

The resultant spinning sensation, although quick, can be felt with positional changes of the head such as rolling over in bed, leaning back in the beautician’s chair, or bending down to empty the dishwasher. Many people can recover from BPPV with a simple, non-invasive head and neck maneuver performed by a therapist, along with an individualized exercise plan for optimal recovery.

“Successfully treating vertigo can be truly life-changing, and getting patients back to their normal daily life is definitely the most rewarding part for me,” says Taylor Cobbel, PT, DPT, MBA.

Balance is a skill that requires multiple systems in the body to work together in a coordinated fashion, and vestibular rehab may help strengthen those systems and develop compensatory mechanisms in the brain. By developing an individualized exercise program focusing on eye movements, balance training and head motions, the goal is to decrease fall risk, reduce dizziness-related symptoms and prevent physical decline.

“Significant changes can be made in a person’s balance and functional abilities with the proper vestibular treatment,” says Judi O’Hearn, PT, DPT, MHS. “In many cases, individuals will report they can return to 100 percent of their normal activity.”

There are a variety of other conditions that lead to dizziness or imbalance, and the Human Motion Institute therapists can help determine what course of treatment is best. If you think that you could benefit, contact your physician for a referral.

Dr. Mary Schinkel, DO, is with BJC Medical Group ENT Specialists on the Alton Memorial Campus (Medical Office Building B, Suite 230) and often makes referrals to HMI for vertigo. To make an appointment with Dr. Schinkel, call her office at 618-463-7247.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

These extracted sentences collectively highlight the high prevalence and serious consequences of falls in older adults, the importance of restoring function and confidence, the value of individualized fall risk assessment, and the importance of environmental safety—all of which underpin the clinical rationale for considering interventions like Tai Chi to promote mobility and reduce fall risk in this population.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

**Key Sentences Extracted (per instructions):**

- It is important for the patient to try to lead an active lifestyle and not to reduce motor activity.

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For example, they have various motor disorders - tremor (trembling in different parts of the body), slowness and stiffness of movements, problems with gait and balance.
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To improve the indicators of life of such people, bringing them closer to the indicators of healthy people, helps drug therapy.
It reduces motor manifestations of the disease and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Timely prescribed treatment contributes to a faster correction of neurochemical imbalance in the brain, starts and maintains compensation processes, reduces (up to leveling) motor and non-motor symptoms.
It is possible not only to protect cells, but also to restore the activity of partially damaged cells.
Researchers have repeatedly shown that a comprehensive therapeutic approach to patients with Parkinson's disease increases their quality of life by up to 60%.
This to varying degrees applies to all indicators of the quality of life of the patient - motor functions, emotional background, attention, memory, thinking, sleep.
The regimen of therapy is extremely important - it prevents the risk of adverse events.
Therefore, I strongly recommend that the relatives of patients monitor the implementation of the recommendations prescribed by the doctor.
It is also very important to organize the work and life of the patient.
For example, it is necessary to create a safe environment to prevent possible injuries in patients with gait disorders: you need to equip the house with handrails, anti-slip surfaces, make sure that the furniture is comfortable.
An important aspect was the social and psychological support of people with Parkinson ’ s disease.
They need help not to stop participating in public events, to continue to communicate with relatives and friends.
Often, meetings and conversations with people who have similar problems have a beneficial effect on the psycho-emotional state of the patient.
It is necessary to conduct regular training of cognitive functions in order to prevent memory disorders - reading aloud, discussing watched movies, read books, memorizing poems, solving scanwords, crosswords and other tasks for the development of thinking and logic.
Particular attention should be paid to exercises for the development of fine motor skills - modeling from plasticine, clay, drawing, designing from small parts.
Great attention should be paid to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
It is necessary to take food in small portions and fractional, five to six times a day.
It is important to include in the diet products that enhance intestinal motility.
This, for example, bread from coarse flour, bran, soups on light broth.
It is necessary to exclude vegetables rich in essential oils (turnips, radishes, onions, garlic), mushrooms, pasta, eggs, grape juice.
Each patient should monitor their blood pressure and pulse at least two to three times a month, record the results and provide these data to the doctor at each visit.
It is important to observe sleep hygiene - set a certain time of going to bed, take an easy walk in front of it, do not use at night products that have an exciting effect on the central nervous system, for example, caffeinated drinks.
It is important for the patient to try to lead an active lifestyle and not to reduce motor activity.
As scientific studies show, maintaining physical activity can slow down the progression of the disease.
And rehabilitation measures in addition to drug treatment can increase exercise tolerance, improve overall mobility, walking function, balance and muscle strength.
It is proved that, on average, 49 – 57% of patients with Parkinson ’ s disease who have undergone 10 – 12 training sessions of the rehabilitation complex for training balance, walking and upper extremities work, motor functions improve, distance traveled, step width, degree of freedom of movement of the shoulder girdle increases.
Now in the market of the drug industry, long-acting drugs are used that can provide a lasting effect - up to eight hours.
There are hardware and surgical methods of treatment.
And for the correction of resistant tremor in 2018, a new technique was proposed - focused ultrasound under the control of MRI.
Constant development and study of new methods of treatment of Parkinson's disease allow to adjust and reduce doses of drugs in patients with disabling and complicated forms.
And all this reduces the level of disability and improves the quality of life.
The author is a neurologist, candidate of medical sciences, parkinsonologist of the Federal Center for Brain and Neurotechnologies of the FMBA of Russia
The position of the editorial board may not coincide with the opinion of the author
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What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

- And all this reduces the level of disability and improves the quality of life.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease that may cause falls of elderly patients.

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

What health advantages have been linked to regular practice of Tai Chi?

- If you tell more about, say, the project “Warm hands ”, it was a set of exercises on AFK (adaptive physical culture) in combination with therapeutic massage.

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Content: “Don ’ t give up your hands. ”
Parents of special children find support in the family center
Every parent dreams of raising a healthy baby, but sometimes fate presents serious tests.
Families where a child with developmental disabilities is born are especially difficult.
But do not give up, says Natalia Mironova, head of the autonomous non-profit organization (ANO) "FORECAST", the author of the project "Family assistant AVA-mother".
The sooner, the better.
Natalia is familiar with the problems of such families firsthand, she brings up her son with a serious illness.
Therefore, I decided to open a center in Syktyvkar where you can turn for help.
“Tribune ” has already told about the family of Natalia Mironova.
Recall that the serious illness of her son was confirmed at the age of three.
Since then, the mother has been doing everything possible to ensure that her child and other special children have the maximum support.
And her family center for nine years has turned into the main, we can say, fund for helping children with disabilities.
– There are several directions in the center, different specialists (a speech therapist, a speech therapist, a music therapist, an art therapist, a neuropsychologist, a nurse, etc.) who work with special children.
It is important to develop the child, given its individual characteristics.
Studies show that children in the first years of life have a huge potential for development.
One of the key areas is early intervention.
It is necessary to socialize the child, to teach and educate, - says Natalia Mironova.
- All specialists, of course, have to pay, but for families it is completely free.
To receive grants, we create projects and participate in presidential, regional and municipal competitions.
Many projects are being implemented on the basis of the family center.
One ends, the other begins.
For example, now we are implementing a project for the grant of the head of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Prodlenka".
This is a complex of care services with correctional and developmental activities for children.
Children never get bored in weekend groups - play, draw, play music.
There are always several specialists working in groups: a speech pathologist, a speech therapist, a music therapist, an ROS specialist.
Individual trainings are combined with group trainings.
Home Coach
- Natalia, Petrovna, your center cooperates with ANO "Sport for All", the head of which is Vitaly Gutich.
- Yes.
Their activities are also aimed at the rehabilitation of people with disabilities and disabilities (disabilities).
And children with disabilities often have disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Doctors prescribe ROS and therapeutic massage, but most parents do not have the opportunity to use the services of both specialists at the same time and regularly.
It all comes down to finances.
The grant project “Sport for All ” provides such a service for families absolutely free of charge.
Last year, several projects were implemented: “Warm Hands ”,“ Home Coach ”, “I ’ m Going ”,“ Dostyhaika ”.
If you tell more about, say, the project “Warm hands ”, it was a set of exercises on AFK (adaptive physical culture) in combination with therapeutic massage.
Within the framework of this project alone, 225 individual sessions were held with a specialist in physical therapy and the same number of therapeutic massage sessions.
Also, experts gave recommendations and advice to parents, what can be done independently at home.
You are tracking the dynamics of development.
Any positive results?
- Of course!
A lot of positive feedback from parents.
As a mother, I can see it from my son.
According to clearly prescribed protocols, children develop different skills every day.
The specialist not only gives instructions, but also monitors how the child performed this or that task, with a hint or without.
And thus track the dynamics of success.
It's not really that simple, though.
General recommendations, as in school, you will not give, everything is very individual.
Each child has his own story, experience, reactions.
And if we talk about, say, undesirable behavior (the most common is the child refuses to engage in), then the methods of correction here are also different.
A strong team
For free assistance in the family center can count not only kids, but also teenagers, adults and their families.
In addition, training of specialists is also carried out here.
Recently completed training on the project "Pedagogic Council: training of teachers and social workers to work in the team of the ABA-Mom Family Center".
Nadezhda Beloglazova, a certified behavioral analyst from Yekaterinburg, trained specialists of the center, students of the Syktyvkar Pedagogical College, teachers under the program “Actual issues of social and pedagogical support for a child with disabilities and disabilities ”.
– We have a team of specialists working with special children, developed comprehensive rehabilitation programs, have special equipment and teaching aids.
But practice shows that if one specialist from teachers or a social nanny drops out of the team due to illness or goes on maternity leave, it is difficult to find a replacement.
Therefore, the family center is interested in training new specialists, we conduct training seminars, workshops, ” Natalia Mironova noted.
Interviewed by Ekaterina Makarova.
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Content: Bright colors of life: how in Novosibirsk help people with dementia
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On August 9, an action was held to update the prevention and treatment of dementia in elderly citizens with the charitable issuance of “MED ” coloring pages.
Journalist Sib.fm found out how art therapy can help in the fight against dementia.
Dementia is a progressive disease in which there is a decrease in all cognitive functions of a person.
It causes deterioration of memory, mental abilities, orientation in time and space, as well as recognition of people and objects.
Diseases are most often affected by elderly people.
The book "MED" is intended to conduct art therapy in people with dementia and is designed to complement drug treatment.
This will make it possible to provide comprehensive medical care to older citizens at a higher level.
“The new format for the prevention and treatment of dementia in the elderly will be carried out with the participation of specialists.
Working with these books involves learning.
Together with other methods, this approach is the most effective in solving the problem.
When you get the skill of classes and understand what it is for, you can do it at home with children and loved ones.
I think it will bring not only benefit, but also pleasure, ” said Olga Nezamaeva, head of the department for social policy of the mayor ’ s office of Novosibirsk.
“It may seem unimportant until you face it yourself. ”
The causes of the disease in 90% of cases are associated with pathological processes occurring in the brain due to the accumulation of compounds that damage neurons.
Heredity plays a small role, only 2-5% according to world statistics, while it is diagnosed in young women under 50 years old.
The action of the Department of Social Policy is aimed at testing the work with coloring pages and introducing this method into the program for the prevention and improvement of people with dementia.
In each district of the city, planned work of art therapy specialists with pensioners will be carried out.
“It may not seem important until you face it yourself, or it does not affect your loved ones.
I ran into this a year ago, and my mom was having trouble after a stroke.
I am grateful to Olga Borisovna and the department for helping.
She feels much better now.
We are ready to print any edition of the book and give it to you.
I wish everyone good health, ” said Alexander Zyryanov, Director General of the Investment Development Agency of the Novosibirsk Region.
Dementia develops slowly and clinically the disease may not manifest for years.
There are a number of symptoms of early dementia: loss of interest in any business, deterioration of memory for recent events, low concentration of attention, and others.
In order to prevent the risk of dementia, it is not enough to teach poems and solve crosswords.
The human brain is related to the state of the whole organism.
It is important to play sports, spend time with loved ones, eat right and stop using tobacco and alcohol.
“Love, communication with family or friends is all very important in our lives.
Loneliness, especially in men, increases the risk of dementia by 7 times.
Therefore, even if you are sick with this ailment, you do not need to turn away from your relatives.
They are our strength, ” explains Svetlana Douma, neurologist, head of the scientific and polyclinic department of the Research Institute of Therapy of SB RAMS, co-developer of the coloring book “MED ”.
As an example of art therapy, Svetlana Duma cited the American artist William Utermolen.
He painted a series of self-portraits while battling Alzheimer ’ s disease.
His paintings show all stages of the disease.
The artist until the last tried to continue to paint and cope with the disease.
His work suggests that art therapy is not only a way to calm down, but also a powerful tool in the fight against various diseases.
“We created this book in order to prevent cognitive impairment.
No one is forcing you to exercise quickly or for long periods of time.
Try to do one reversal in 30 minutes.
Be sure to make comments if it is difficult or unclear for you, so that we can take this into account and improve the content of the book, ” said Svetlana Douma.
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- It relieves acute and chronic back pain, solves the problems of the knee, hip, shoulder and other large joints.

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Accordingly, with a sedentary lifestyle, the nutrition of the disk is not enough, and over time it loses moisture and becomes fragile.
Also, the influence of heredity cannot be devalued.
If a person lives excessively carefully, without lifting anything heavier than a wallet, does not lead a sedentary lifestyle, does not carry weights, then the power of the intervertebral discs is enough for him.
The truth of such a non-existent, ideal person can be found, perhaps, only in the world chamber of measures and weights.
Quite often there are MRI images of people of the older age group without changes in the spine.
But they treat for some reason with back pain and sometimes quite strong.
As a rule, the muscles in such patients practically do not work even with banal loads.
People with an active life position need active nutrition of the spine, special exercises for the back muscles will help them.
And we are looking at the MRI dehydrated and dried intervertebral discs, which due to malnutrition crumbled and collapsed.
That is, we returned to the banal, but fortunately, from this not becoming less fair statement: “Movement is life! ”.
Most of the diseases of the musculoskeletal system, develops due to lack of movement or excessive physical exertion.
But how do you move when it hurts?
You can advise the operation, they say, then everything will pass...
But that ’ s not accurate, and that ’ s a rep!
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“Surgery on the joint, even the most humane, often creates the illusion of restoring its function.
But even after the most high-tech and low-traumatic joint surgery, it is necessary to engage in physical rehabilitation using simulators. "
We are talking primarily about multifunctional simulators Bubnovsky (MTB).
MTBs give decompression and antigravity loads.
And this allows you to exclude exacerbations and provide a safe, non-traumatic load to the patient.
The key word is safety!
His multifunctional simulator (MTB) doctor of medical sciences, the author of the method of treatment and rehabilitation of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and works on the treatment of the musculoskeletal system Sergey Bubnovsky created many years ago.
Its purpose is to teach people the correct therapeutic movements that strengthen the muscles and connective tissue that envelops our organs, muscles and ligaments.
And this plays a key role in maintaining health and as a basic therapy.
Bubnovsky ’ s technique helps people with osteoporosis, diseases of all parts of the spine, including osteochondrosis, hernia, protrusion, etc. It relieves acute and chronic back pain, solves the problems of the knee, hip, shoulder and other large joints.
The technique is also effective in solving problems with the cardiovascular and nervous systems, in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, coxartorosis, fractures, postpartum and postmenopausal.
It is equally important to note that this treatment program reduces the risk of relapse when the pain returns after completing classes.
Since the beginning of 2020, rehabilitation classes are available in Riga, in the Center of Dr. Bubnovsky The center employs physiotherapists who have undergone additional training at the Institute of Kinesitherapy
Everything's under control!
The rehabilitation course at the Bubnovsky Center is under the supervision of the attending physiotherapist.
The specialist evaluates the results and makes adjustments to the rehabilitation program.
“They come to us with two desires: the first is to relieve the pain rather, and preferably without the drugs with which the patient has already been satisfied.
And the second is to restore full working capacity, that is, after the treatment, return to your profession, while not limiting yourself in everyday life.
We are often visited by already operated patients.
Our additional myofascial examination reveals a widespread hypertonicity of the perivertebral muscles in the thoracic and lumbar spine, (which previously none of the doctors paid attention to.
In the epicrisis about this, often not recorded), the rigidity of the ligaments of the spine of the lumbar region.
In many patients, you detect the loss of the muscles of the thigh of their anthropometric norm on the posterior surface, where the main neurovascular pathways (sciatic nerve, arteries, veins) occur.
Our patients have already realized that surgery has not solved their problem, and pain medications relieve symptoms without eliminating the cause of the pain. ”
Senior Physiotherapist of Dr. Bubnovsky ’ s Centre in Riga, A. Smirnov
Clear instructions, training in the techniques of movement and diaphragmatic breathing, the attentive approach of the attending physician and physiotherapist make Bubnovsky ’ s technique safe, excluding complications and injuries.
A combination of exercises is selected individually.
As a result, the patient quickly gets the result, effectively solving the health problem and, importantly, for less money than on the operating table and after it!
From small to large
Trainers are suitable for people of any age, starting from 6 years, and completely different levels of physical fitness.
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Step by step
The full course of rehabilitation in the Center for the convenience of patients is divided into 3 cycles, 12 sessions each.
The completion of the full course takes an average of 3-4 months.
In the Bubnovsky Center, in principle, it is pleasant and comfortable to undergo treatment, because it is not only training on simulators, it is also sauna therapy, which, together with water procedures, plays an important role in the treatment of diseases of the spine and large joints.
You need to study 2-3 a week.
This is like regular medication, only without drugs.
Subject to compliance with the visiting regime, the recommendations of the physiotherapist during the class, which relate to proper breathing and drinking regimen, the result will be quick.
Acute pain goes away during the first cycle, along with the fear of simple movement.
There is joy in the first results.
The method of Dr. Bubnovsky allows you to cure the disease without surgery.
If such an intervention is still inevitable, then the methods of therapy help to prepare for the operation so that the surgical intervention is as effective as possible, and in the postoperative period the patient can return to normal life as quickly as possible with the help of the technique.
"Don't expect a miracle!
The miracle is you, only learn to understand your body, and we will help you! "
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

How often should one practice Tai Chi to benefit from the exercise?

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease that may cause falls of elderly patients.

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

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- "Study: Video games help rehabilitate stroke patients"
- "They can be relied upon to minimize a visit to a physical therapy clinic."

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Content: Gulf News
Study: Video games help rehabilitate stroke patients
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Thank you for reading and your interest in the news of the study: video games help in the rehabilitation of stroke and now with full details
Aden - Yasmin Abdullah Al-Tuhamy - Tuesday 19 April 2022
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A new study says a home video game may help stroke sufferers rehabilitate their weakened limbs.
They can be relied upon to minimize a visit to a physical therapy clinic.
Lin Gauthier, from the University of Massachusetts, said: “Recovery Rapids is for stroke patients, and when players, for example, paddle in the river and avoid rocks, they need to use the arm affected by the stroke, and when playing cards, they need to use the injured fingers. ”
According to Freewell Health, the research team followed 167 patients in the physiotherapy phase after a stroke.
The patients were divided into 4 groups for 3 weeks.
The first group (self-play) received 5 hours of traditional physical therapy that focused on making behavioral changes.
They also played the game at home alone.
The second group (telematics) received 5 hours of behavioral therapy and games at home, as well as telemedicine visits that focused on the behavior.
The third group (traditional care) received 5 hours of traditional physical rehabilitation that focused on motor skills.
The fourth group (restraining) received 35 hours of restraining motion therapy, which traditionally involves restraining the limb that was not affected by the stroke, forcing the patient to use the affected limb.
RESULTS
The researchers found that the self-play group and the remote play group made meaningful gains in motor activity in their arm.
In fact, they were better than those seen in the traditional group.
The tele-gaming group achieved gains similar to those seen in the “constraint ” group, yet self-gaming was not as effective as therapy induced by restraints.
After six months, most patients appeared to have retained the gains they had made in treatment.
The study found that this game works in combination with a physical therapist to improve rehabilitation outcomes, while reducing visits to a physical therapy clinic.
Gauthier said: "The patient was the driver of his own treatment and independently participated in motor practice through technology.
After that he would meet periodically with the therapist who worked as a coach to a greater degree. ”
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- "The fourth group (restraining) received 35 hours of restraining motion therapy, which traditionally involves restraining the limb that was not affected by the stroke, forcing the patient to use the affected limb."

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Content: Gulf News
Study: Video games help rehabilitate stroke patients
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Thank you for reading and your interest in the news of the study: video games help in the rehabilitation of stroke and now with full details
Aden - Yasmin Abdullah Al-Tuhamy - Tuesday 19 April 2022
Followers _ Gulf 365
A new study says a home video game may help stroke sufferers rehabilitate their weakened limbs.
They can be relied upon to minimize a visit to a physical therapy clinic.
Lin Gauthier, from the University of Massachusetts, said: “Recovery Rapids is for stroke patients, and when players, for example, paddle in the river and avoid rocks, they need to use the arm affected by the stroke, and when playing cards, they need to use the injured fingers. ”
According to Freewell Health, the research team followed 167 patients in the physiotherapy phase after a stroke.
The patients were divided into 4 groups for 3 weeks.
The first group (self-play) received 5 hours of traditional physical therapy that focused on making behavioral changes.
They also played the game at home alone.
The second group (telematics) received 5 hours of behavioral therapy and games at home, as well as telemedicine visits that focused on the behavior.
The third group (traditional care) received 5 hours of traditional physical rehabilitation that focused on motor skills.
The fourth group (restraining) received 35 hours of restraining motion therapy, which traditionally involves restraining the limb that was not affected by the stroke, forcing the patient to use the affected limb.
RESULTS
The researchers found that the self-play group and the remote play group made meaningful gains in motor activity in their arm.
In fact, they were better than those seen in the traditional group.
The tele-gaming group achieved gains similar to those seen in the “constraint ” group, yet self-gaming was not as effective as therapy induced by restraints.
After six months, most patients appeared to have retained the gains they had made in treatment.
The study found that this game works in combination with a physical therapist to improve rehabilitation outcomes, while reducing visits to a physical therapy clinic.
Gauthier said: "The patient was the driver of his own treatment and independently participated in motor practice through technology.
After that he would meet periodically with the therapist who worked as a coach to a greater degree. ”
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- "A quantum leap in the services and specialties of Dubai Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center"
- "Dehydration leads to bouts of mental mixing, which can lead to falls in the elderly."

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Content: Sports Injuries Overview
By Paul L. Liebert, MD, Tomah Memorial Hospital, Tomah, WI
Reviewed Second spring 1443
Some injuries that are traditionally considered sports injuries can also occur in people who do not sports.For example, housewives and factory workers have tennis elbow, although they may not be players at all.
The chance of sports injuries increases when people do not properly warm up (exercise and muscle stretching at a comfortable rhythm before starting intense exercise (see warm-up).
Injury to muscles and ligaments occurs when they are exposed to forces greater than their original strength.For example, they can be injured if they are too weak or stressed from the sport they are trying to do.Joints are more likely to be injured when the muscles and ligaments that support them are weak, such as after a sprain.
Individual differences in body structure can make people vulnerable to sports injuries by unevenly straining parts of the body, for example, when the legs are uneven in length, the forces applied to the hips and knees are uneven and create more pressure on one side of the body.
Excessive shedding - turning towards the inside of the foot after the ground has hit - can cause pain in the foot and knee.It is normal to do a certain degree of shedding that prevents injuries by helping to distribute the force of the foot shock over the entire foot.In people with hypershedding, the legs are so flexible that the long arch flattens. This allows the inner part of the foot to approach the ground while walking or jogging and gives the appearance of a flat foot.
Runners with excessive shingles may experience knee pain when running long distances because the kneecaps (the bones of the head of the knee) tend to go outward when the feet move inward.
The opposite problem can occur in people with stiff ankles.The arches of the feet in these people appear to be too high and do not absorb the shock well, increasing the risk of small cracks in the bones (stress fractures) of the feet and legs.
The way the legs are aligned can cause pain, especially in women with wide hips. [citation needed] These women show a tendency to push the patella outward away from the midline. [citation needed] Applying this force to the patella causes pain.
In general, sports injuries can be divided into four categories:
Overuse
Overuse (excessive wear) is one of the most common causes of sports injury.Overuse injuries are often caused by the wrong technique, but overweight and obese people may experience an increased risk of these injuries due to an increased load on bones and joints.An example of an incorrect approach is running on the same side of the road.
Repeated hitting on the slightly higher surface with the same foot results in the application of different forces to the knees and the right and left hips.These differences in forces increase the risk of injury on the side of hitting the upper surface and changes in the forces affecting the other leg, as well as the risk of injury.
Some athletes increase the speed or intensity of their workouts very quickly, putting pressure on the muscle.For example, some runners who increase speed or distance very quickly during training put pressure on the legs, hips or foots.This excess stress often leads to muscle twisting and stress fractures in the bones.
Some athletes train a muscle group excessively without strengthening the corresponding muscle group, resulting in an imbalance that can contribute to injury.
Another factor contributing to overuse injuries is the insufficient recovery period after exercise.Some people also do not stop exercising when pain occurs (working despite pain) .Continuing to exercise despite pain causes more muscle or connective tissue to be injured, extending the damage and delaying recovery, while rest allows healing to take place.
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Incomfort of the affected body part (working despite pain) prolongs the recovery period.
Severe trauma.
Non-traumatic sports trauma can lead to bruising, concussions and fractures.
This type of injury usually involves high-impact collisions with other athletes or other objects (such as football equipment or hitting sideboards in hockey), falls and direct shocks (such as boxing and martial arts).
Fractures and Dislocations
Bone fractures and joint dislocations are serious injuries that require immediate medical care.People with these injuries often have limb deformity, severe pain and impaired function of the limb or joint, and further evaluation should be done through diagnostic tests, such as an x-ray., they must cast the limb "on its current state" without moving it and go to the emergency department.
Stress fractures are small incisions in the bones caused by repeated stress injury.They are common in the feet or in the long bones of the legs.
The only symptom is pain when a person tries to put weight on the affected foot (see stress fractures in the foot).
Sprains and feathers
Sprains and sprains usually occur when a sudden and vigorous effort is exerted. They are common during running, especially when sudden changes in direction occur (e.g., when avoiding competitors in football). It is also common for such injuries to occur in strength training, when people pick up or drop weights quickly instead of moving slowly and smoothly with constant tension. Poot.
Sports Injuries in Children
Every year in the United States, about 3.5 million sports-related injuries occur in children as young as 14 years.As more children participate in organized sports activities and begin to participate at younger ages, they are more likely to be exposed to sports injuries, especially overuse injury.This risk is particularly high in children who participate in one sport. Throughout the year, they move from one sports season to another without any break between them or play with elite teams.
Some children may try to play despite being injured because they are afraid they will be excluded from the team.
In general, the same injury prevention guidelines apply to children as to adult athletes, including screening children and adults for pre-existing conditions that can make exercise dangerous, and the need for proper warm-up and stretching techniques.
Specialization can force children to overtrain a group of muscles, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety equipment such as helmets, eye protector, tooth guard, elbow pads and knee pads approved for this sport can help prevent injury.
For some sports, there are specific guidelines for how long children can play or play these games.
Such as baseball, where the number of throws is determined by the age of the archer.
Pain during activity or intense pain after exercise may be evidence of an overuse injury.The need to apply ice and use pain-relieving medications after exercise may be evidence of an overuse injury.If pain or ulceration causes changes in walking, body movements or exercise technique, overuse may be the problem. Children suffer from pain, but their success or enjoyment of participating in sports is lackluster with changes in mood or school performance.
In adolescent girls, a history of stress fractures may be a sign of the female athlete ’ s triad of osteoporosis, irregular menstruation, and inadequate diet.Although no athlete is immune to the consequences of nutritional deficiencies, young women who participate in endurance activities or “show ” sports such as ice skating, gymnastics, or dancing have developed a history of stress fractures. are particularly at risk.
Symptoms of Sports Injuries
Injury always causes pain, which can range from mild to severe.
The affected tissue may have any of the following features:
• Swelling
• Warmth
• Pain when touching
• Appearance of bruises
• Lack of normal movement
Sports Injury Diagnosis
• Doctor 's assessment
A sports diagnosis requires doctors to ask when and how the injury occurred, what recreational and occupational activities the person has recently or routinely performed, and whether there has been a change in intensity of activity.They may also ask whether the person has used certain antibiotics that increase the risk of tendon injury (such as ciprofloxacin or levolefolyphoid). Levofloxacin), and doctors examine the affected area.
People can be referred to a specialist for further testing.
Diagnostic tests can include x-rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, echocardiography, bone scans, DEXA scanning, and electromyography (EMG).
Prevention of Sports Injuries
General measures that help increase safety during exercise, including proper screening of children and adults for pre-existing conditions that may make exercise dangerous and warm up, cool down and moisturize, have been studied elsewhere.
Exercise itself helps prevent injuries because tissues become better able to cope with the stresses of vigorous activity.
For example, wearing helmets and dental protectors may help prevent injuries while playing football.For runners, it is important to choose good running shoes. through a saddle to prevent severe spasms and an open and cushioned collar to support the ankle.
Shoe fillings (orthopedic bendings) can sometimes help correct problems such as severe bruising.
Elastic, semi-rigid, or rigid fillings can be different in length; they must be appropriate for running shoes.
Stopping exercise at the first signs of pain, which precede most overuse injuries, reduces the degree of injury to muscles and tendons.
After managing a sports injury, athletes often want to know how quickly they return to resume their sport activity.
Initially, exercise in previously affected areas should be low-intensity to strengthen weak muscles, tendons and ligaments and prevent re-injury.Athletes often need to adjust their technique to avoid re-injury.For example, a tennis player with tennis elbow may need to change the way they use the racket.
Sports Injury Treatment
• Acronym: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
• Rehabilitation
Treatment for sports injuries is similar to treatment for non-sports injuries.
PRE-TREATMENT
Immediate treatment of almost all injuries involves the following procedures:
• Protection
• Comfort
• Ice application
• Application of pressure
• Lifting the injured part
Protection involves directly resting and splitting the affected part to reduce internal bleeding and swelling and to prevent further injury (see figure Overview of fractures and dislocations, sprains / treatment / immobility...).
By causing the blood vessels to constrict, ice reduces their tendency to leak, thus reducing swelling. Ice also helps relieve pain and muscle spasms and reduces tissue damage.
Ice or cold compresses should not be applied directly to the skin, as doing so can irritate or damage the skin.
A flexible bandage can be wrapped around the ice pack to keep it in place while the affected part is elevated.
The ice is lifted after 20 minutes, waiting for 20 minutes or more, and then reapplying for 20 minutes.This process can be repeated several times in the first 24 hours.
Whether the ice is in place or not, wrapping the affected part with a flexible bandage puts pressure on the affected tissue and reduces internal bleeding and swelling.
Thus, the bandage wrap is maintained until the injury heals.
The affected area should be elevated above the level of the heart so that gravity can help drain the accumulated fluid that causes swelling and pain.If this is possible, the fluid should be drained along a downward path from the affected area to the heart.For example, to manage a hand and elbow injury, the hand should be raised.
Sedatives can be used to relieve pain.Acetaminophen is usually effective for pain relief but does not reduce the intensity of inflammation.
NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, can be used to reduce pain and inflammation, but they slightly increase the risk of side effects (often stomach upset) compared to the side effects of acetaminophen.If the pain is severe or lasts more than three days, a medical evaluation is recommended.
Corticosteroid injections are sometimes used in the affected joint or nearby structures, in addition to protection and comfort, applying ice, applying pressure and lifting the joint to relieve pain and reduce swelling. However, corticosteroid injections can delay healing, increase the risk of damage to tendons and cartilage, and enable the person to use the affected joint before full recovery and possibly worsen the damage. Except the doctor.
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• The affected part should be rested in a position where gravity can drain fluid from the injury site down a path directly to the heart.
REHABILITATION
After the initial injury has healed, the person must rehabilitate the affected area before resuming the activity that led to the injury.
Rehabilitation may involve systematic systems carried out under the supervision of a physical therapist, sports coach, or a less self-supervised coping technique.
Physical therapists sometimes offer guidance on exercises that athletes can do on their own.
Physical therapists may include heat, cold, electricity, sound waves, stretching or water exercises in their treatment plan as well as therapeutic exercises (see Rehabilitation). The length of physical therapy varies depending on the severity and complexity of the injury.
The activity or sport that caused the injury should be avoided or modified until the injury has healed.
Not doing full activity leads to a lack of muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
Alternatives to jogging include cycling, swimming, and rowing when a leg or foot is injured.
Lights on Aging: Exercise Safely
Most adults can exercise safely.
Exercise can even help relieve some disorders, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, but older adults should consult their doctors before they begin an exercise program.
Exercise programmes for older people should include activities to promote flexibility and control, as well as activities to promote and stimulate adaptation.Older people are more likely to injure themselves than young people who participate in the same sports.Appropriate footwear and equipment are essential.
People need to start gradually and increase their activity slowly.
As with people of all ages, a careful warm-up period is key to reducing the chance of injury.
Older people are also more likely to develop arthritis, which further reduces flexibility.Lack of flexibility means that joints carry more stress during exercise, rather than spreading it to surrounding tissues, such as nearby muscles.
This stress can gradually damage the joints, and additional warm-up and flexibility exercises may help prevent injury.
Older runners have the same runners-related injuries as younger runners.Older runners are also more likely to fall as well.Significant deterioration of balance occurs in older people often, so older athletes may want to consider adding balance exercises to their workouts. Dehydration leads to bouts of mental mixing, which can lead to falls in the elderly.
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By Michael C. Levin, MD, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Reviewed first spring 1445
Memory loss can be a symptom of brain dysfunction and is one of the most common reasons people, especially adults, visit a doctor.
Family members sometimes notice and report memory loss.
The most common concern for a person, family members, and doctors is whether memory loss is the first sign of Alzheimer ’ s disease, an advanced and incurable form of dementia (a type of brain disorder) where people with dementia lose the ability to think clearly. Usually early.
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Most people with poor memory don ’ t usually have dementia.
Memories can be stored in short-term or long-term memory, depending on their type and importance to the person.
Short-term memory holds a small amount of information that a person temporarily needs, such as a list of things to buy at the grocery store.
Long-term memory, as its name suggests, stores memories (such as a person ’ s high school name) for a long time.
Short-term or long-term memory is stored in different parts of the brain.Long-term memory is stored in a number of areas of the brain.One part of the brain (the hippocampus) helps sort out new information, linking it to similar information already stored in the brain.This process converts short-term memories into long-term memories. It's about to become long-term memories.
Causes of memory loss
Common causes
The most common causes of memory loss are
Age-related memory changes (most common)
• Simple cognitive impairment
• Dementia
• Depression
Age-related memory changes (called age-related memory impairment) refer to the slight natural decline in brain function that occurs with age. [1] Most adults have some memory problems. [2] Recovering or remembering new things, such as the name of a new neighbor or how to use a new computer program, takes longer. But for them, unlike those with dementia, the ability to do everyday activities or think doesn ’ t wane.These people usually remember things when given enough time, although sometimes it happens later than the right time. Early Alzheimer's.
Simple cognitive impairment is an inaccurate term used to describe impairments in mental function that are not severe enough to affect daily functioning.
Memories are actually lost, and it ’ s not just slow recall, as happens in people with age-related memory changes.People with mild cognitive impairment have trouble remembering recent conversations and may forget important dates or social events, but they always remember past events.
Their attention and ability to perform daily activities are not affected, but more than half of people with mild cognitive impairment develop dementia within 3 years.
Dementia is a much more serious decline in mental function.
Memory loss, especially for recently acquired information, is often the first symptom, and it worsens over time.People with dementia can forget whole events, not just details.
• Difficulty remembering how to do things they ’ ve done so many times before, and how to get to places they ’ ve often been
• Do not continue to perform tasks that require a lot of steps, such as adhering to a prescription
• Forgetting to pay bills and keep appointments
They forget to turn off the stove or close the house when they leave, or take care of a child left in their care
But as dementia worsens, unlike those with age-related memory changes, they become unaware of their memory loss; they often deny that they have such loss or impairment.
Finding the right word, naming things, understanding the language, and doing, planning, and organizing daily activities are all the more difficult.
People with dementia become lost, do not know the time or even the year or where they are, and their personalities can change, as they may become more irritable, anxious, falsely (aggressive), stubborn or destructive.
There are a number of forms of dementia, but Alzheimer ’ s is the most common condition, and most forms of dementia gradually worsen until a person dies.
Some conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disorders (such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and diabetes) seem to increase the risk of dementia.
Depression can cause a type of memory loss (called pseudodementia), similar to dementia.
Determining whether dementia or depression is the cause of memory loss can be difficult, but people with depressive memory loss, unlike people with dementia, recognize and complain about their memory loss. Many), lethargy or lack of appetite.
Stress can interfere with the formation and retrieval of memories, which preoccupies people to some degree, thus preventing them from paying attention to other things.But, in some cases, it enhances memory, especially when the intensity is light or medium and does not last long.
The less common cause.
Many disorders can cause mental function to deteriorate into a dementia-like condition.
Some of these disorders may be corrected with treatment. They include:
Other disorders can only be partially reversed; how much can be corrected depends on how much tissue is damaged.
In people with these disorders, treatment can sometimes improve memory and mental functions.If the damage is more extensive, treatment may not improve mental function, but it can often prevent further deterioration.
Memory is affected when delirium occurs, but amnesia is not the most obvious symptom.
Instead, people with delirium experience severe cases of mental confusion, confusion, and disconnection.
Severe alcohol abstinence (delirium tremens), severe bloodstream infection (sepsis), hypoxia (which can be caused by pneumonia) and a number of other disorders cause delirium, similar to the use of illicit drugs.
Assessment of memory loss
When assessing memory loss, doctors first determine whether the cause is delirium or another (treatable) reversible cause.
Doctors then focus on determining whether memory deficits are caused by natural age-related changes in the brain, mild cognitive impairment, depression, or early dementia.
Warning signs
Some symptoms are a concern in people with memory loss, such as:
• Difficulty performing normal daily activities
difficulty paying attention and fluctuations in the level of consciousness - symptoms that indicate delirium
depressive symptoms (such as loss of appetite, suicidal thoughts, difficulty sleeping, slowing speech and general activity)
When to see a doctor
People who show warning signs should see a doctor and should see a doctor immediately if they do.
They are unable to pay attention and appear to be in a state of intense mental confusion, lack of concentration and confusion (disorientation) - symptoms that indicate delirium
• Have depression or think of harming themselves
have other symptoms that indicate a problem with the nervous system, such as headaches, difficulty using or understanding language, tardiness, vision problems, or dizziness
Those who do not have warning signs, but are concerned about their memory or have difficulty performing basic daily activities should contact their doctor.The doctor determines how quickly a person should check, based on other symptoms and the severity of these symptoms.
What's the doctor gonna do?
Doctors inquire about a person's symptoms and medical history; they then conduct a clinical examination.
The presence of a family member is helpful, as people with memory difficulties may not be able to accurately describe their symptoms.The results of the medical history and clinical examination often indicate the cause and the tests that may be necessary (see table of some causes and features of memory loss).
Doctors often talk to the person and their family members separately, because family members may not feel free to explicitly describe the symptoms in the person's presence.
Doctors ask specific questions about memory loss or lack:
The types of things a person forgets (e.g., whether a person forgets or loses words or names)
When did memory problems begin?
What if memory loss is getting worse?
How memory loss affects a person ’ s ability to perform at work and at home
Doctors also inquire about other symptoms, such as difficulty using or understanding language and changes in eating, sleeping or mood habits.
They ask about all the disorders a person has, all medications, illegal drugs, over-the-counter medications, and supplements the person is taking to check for possible causes.Doctors also ask the person about any unusual eating habits.
Information about a person ’ s education, functions, and social activities can help doctors better assess their previous mental function and measure the degree of the problem.
During a clinical examination, doctors evaluate all body systems, but focus on the nervous system (neurological examination), including mental function (mental state tests).
In mental status tests, people are asked to answer questions or perform specific tasks to assess various aspects of mental function, such as:
Finding the time, place, and person: Identify the current date, place, and people.
Attention: Repeat a short list of words.
• Focus: Spelling the word “world ” backwards or repeating the phone number in two directions, naturally and vice versa.
Short-term memory: Recover a short list of words after a few minutes.
Long-term memory: Answer questions about events from the distant past.
Using language: naming common objects and body parts, and reading, writing, and repeating certain phrases.
Ability to understand spatial relationships: copying simple and complex structures (e.g. using cubes), drawing a clock, a cube, or a house.
These tests also assess abstract thinking, comprehension, the ability to follow orders, solve mathematical problems, ‘ illness perception ’ and mood.
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Doctors can usually determine if the cause is age-related changes, mild cognitive impairment, or early dementia, based on the type of memory loss and associated symptoms.
However, when the diagnosis is unclear, neuropsychological tests can provide more information.These tests are similar to mental state tests, but are more detailed.
Full tests can take hours.
These tests should be performed by a trained or licensed psychiatrist or psychiatrist with amnesia.These tests may not be useful for people over the age of 65.
If doctors suspect dementia or detect any abnormalities during a neurological exam, they usually perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) if MRI is not available to check for any abnormalities, such as brain tumor, hypotensive hydrocephalus, and damage from a head injury. cerebral.
Doctors may also conduct blood tests to measure levels of vitamin B12 and thyroid hormones to determine whether vitamin B12 deficiency or thyroid disorder caused memory loss.
When a brain infection is suspected, doctors usually perform a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) to draw samples from the fluid around the brain (cerebrospinal fluid) and analyze them.
Treatment of memory loss
Treating any disorders that contribute to memory loss can help restore memory; for example, vitamin B12 deficiency is treated with B12 supplements, and hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid hormone supplements.
For depression, treatment includes medication, psychotherapy, or both.
Doctors choose to use antidepressants that do not aggravate memory loss, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). To treat hypotensive hydrocephalus, a shunt can be placed through a surgical procedure to drain excess fluid from the periphery of the brain. She's on other meds.
If the only reason is age-related memory changes, doctors assure people that the problem is not serious, that these changes do not mean that mental function will decrease significantly, that there are ways to compensate for the loss, and perhaps improve mental function (see Basics for Older People).
General measures
General health measures are often recommended for people worried about memory loss:
• Exercise constantly
A healthy diet that includes eating plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Getting enough sleep
• Avoid smoking
• Reduce the use of alcohol or other substances (such as marijuana)
• Participate in stimulating social and intellectual activities
• Perform regular check-ups
• Avoiding exposure to high levels of psychological distress
• Protect the head from injury
These measures, along with controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, tend to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disorders.Some evidence suggests they may reduce the risk of dementia, but this effect is uncertain.
Some experts recommend that:
Learning new things (such as a new language or playing a new musical instrument)
doing mental exercises (such as memorizing lists, solving word puzzles, playing chess, bridge, or other games with strategy)
• Reading
• Working on the computer
• Doing manual work (such as sewing and sewing)
• Use tags to help remember and organize things
These activities can maintain or improve mental function, perhaps because they strengthen the connections between nerves.
Stronger connections between nerves help slow the decline of mental function caused by changes in the brain, and thus help to compensate for this deficiency.
Medications
For dementia, medications called cholinesterase inhibitors (such as donepezil, galantamine, and rifastigmine) may be used, especially in people with Alzheimer's disease or Lewy body dementia.
These medications may temporarily and slightly improve mental function in some people, including memory.
Another type of medication, memantine, may also be useful, and can be used with a cholinesterase inhibitor.
Adukanumab is used to treat Alzheimer's disease, but there are many experts who disagree on who should use the drug or even whether the drug should be used in the first place.
Lycanimab and Donimab are newer drugs that may be used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Mild cognitive impairment can be treated with donepezil, a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
This medicine may temporarily improve memory, but it appears to be of little use.
SAFETY AND SUPPORT MEASURES
There is no treatment that can restore mental function or completely stop the deterioration of dementia.
Dementia treatment focuses on keeping the person safe and providing support when their condition deteriorates.
If memory loss is relatively severe, or if family members are concerned about a person ’ s safety, the person ’ s home can be evaluated by physical or professional therapists who can recommend ways to prevent falls and other accidents, and may suggest preventive measures, such as hiding knives, disconnecting the stove and hiding car keys.
A supportive environment is characterized by the following characteristics:
• Promote frequent conversion (e.g., through large calendars and clocks).
• The public atmosphere should be cheerful and bright.
• Follow a regular routine.
Provide some stimuli (such as television or radio) and fun activities.
Eventually, you may need a housekeeper, a home health assistant, or you may need to move into a one-story house, a life support facility, or a skilled diagnostic facility.
Some of the key things for seniors: poor memory
Some memory problems begin to appear in most people as they get older.
Memory impairment is usually caused by normal age-related brain changes that do not lead to dementia.
Understanding such changes can reduce anxiety, and in doing so help older people cope and compensate.
Estimates of the number of people with mild cognitive impairment vary, but are common.
Some studies suggest that 7% of people develop it by the age of 70, and 25% of people develop it after the age of 80.
Dementia occurs when:
About 1% of people aged 60-64 years
• 3% of people aged 65 to 74 years
• Approximately 15% of people aged 75 to 79
About 25% of people aged 80 to 84 years
• 30-50% of people over 85 years of age
• 60-80% of the elderly home population
ADAPTATION
Strategies that may help people cope with memory loss include:
• Creating lists
• Maintain a detailed calendar
• Set a routine
Link or link new information to previously known information, such as linking the name of a new person to the name of a movie star
Repeating information, such as repeating a new person ’ s name several times
Focus on (or pay attention to) one thing at a time
Improve organizational skills, such as keeping frequently used items such as putting car keys in the same place
Making sure older people can hear and see well can help them stay connected with others and participate in social activities.This involvement helps older people maintain their self-confidence and often improves their mental function.
MAIN POINTS
Memory loss and fear of dementia are common concerns among adults.
Memory loss usually occurs as a result of natural age-related changes in the brain, which slightly slow down mental functions without significantly weakening them.
Dementia-induced memory loss usually interferes with the ability to engage in daily activities and worsens gradually.
People who have poor memory may not have dementia.
Doctors can usually determine the cause based on the results of the scan, imaging tests (such as MRI or CT), and other tests, including systematic tests of mental function.
A healthy lifestyle, maintaining mental activity, and participating in social activities may help maintain mental function, or slow its decline.
Using menus and other memory enhancers, focusing on one thing at a time and organizing, can help adults compensate for age-related memory changes.
Medications called cholinesterase inhibitors (such as donepezil) can also help memory, especially if people have Alzheimer's disease or Lewy body dementia.
The use of lycanimab and donimab may help.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The following source in English can be helpful.
Please note that the MSD Guide is not responsible for the content of this source.
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Alzheimer 's Disease Society: This site contains information about dementia in general and Alzheimer' s disease (such as statistics, causes, risk factors, early symptoms and signs, care options, and daily care for people with Alzheimer 's disease). It also includes tips to improve brain health, and links to local support groups and resources.
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Zayed Higher Organization: Services for the treatment and rehabilitation of people of determination in modern international ways
Zayed Higher Organization: Services for the treatment and rehabilitation of people of determination in modern international ways
September 9, 2022 02: 52
Abu Dhabi (Union)
Zayed Higher Organization (ZHO), on the occasion of the International Day of Physiotherapy, said that it pays great attention to the quality of all services provided to the beneficiaries of various categories of people of determination, as it works continuously through its supportive plans, initiatives and national strategies to improve the services provided to people of determination and facilitate appropriate means to enjoy comfort and prosperity in their homeland.
The Foundation is proud to provide its services in modern international ways for the treatment and rehabilitation of people of determination, using the latest scientific techniques in this field and at the hands of international therapists in specialization and training, believing in the need to take full responsibility towards people of determination by reaching their mobility to the highest level and living their lives independently.
Physiotherapy is one of the services provided by the Foundation, which is a medical rehabilitation service concerned with improving the motor abilities of people of determination such as (strengthening muscles, walking exercises, balance exercises, improving sitting, and maintaining the joints and muscles of the body in good health), in addition to hydrotherapy, which falls under the physiotherapy and is provided in the water environment to enjoy the characteristics of water that make it useful in physiotherapy A person with a disability who is unable to stand and walk.
The types of physical therapy used in the institution vary, including manual therapy, hydrotherapy: arachnotherapy, intelligent rehabilitation, electrotherapy
The number of people of determination benefiting from physical therapy services at Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination is 489 cases at the level of the institution in all areas in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, and the number of daily physical therapy sessions, 190 sessions for beneficiaries.
Abdullah Abdulali Al Humaidan, Secretary General, said: ZHO pays special attention to the treatment and rehabilitation service, due to the increasing demand from patients in need of this specialized type of treatment. ZHO has also been keen to follow the best international standards and apply the most effective practices in providing this type of services, in line with the vision of the wise government.
He added that Zayed Higher Organization is working to find and put forward a set of innovative ideas to develop its services, which contribute to the happiness of its employees and people of determination in general. Hence, the idea of   establishing a robotic laboratory (smart rehabilitation), which is the first in the Middle East to contain integrated robotic treatment solutions for various needs of people of determination. Jilene with all her joints and movements.
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Amina Al Saadi, Head of Health Care in Abu Dhabi, said: “The importance of physical therapy for people of determination is that it works to improve the physical and motor abilities of people of determination, develop their skills, improve walking, balance and muscle strength to facilitate their integration into society and bring them to the highest possible degree of independence....
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Mughayir Al Khaili, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Noura Al Kaabi and Sara Shaheel during the opening of the conference (source)
October 18, 2023 02: 45
Abu Dhabi (Union)
The first edition of the Art Therapy Conference was launched yesterday morning in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Empowerment through Creativity ”, organized by the Abu Dhabi Shelter and Humanitarian Care Centre – Ewaa, part of the Department of Community Development, and is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region to highlight the great role of art in healing from trauma.
The first day was attended by H.E. Dr. Mughayir Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development, Abu Dhabi; H.E. Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism; H.E. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State; H.E. Dr. Hanif Al Qasim, Member of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development; and Shaista Asif, CEO of Pure Health.
The conference attracted a group of experienced experts to talk about the wide applications of art therapy and the techniques used in this type of treatment and ways to deal with various types of trauma. The conference comes at a time when the great role of art therapy techniques, music, drama, dance and motor therapy in helping traumatized people express what they have experienced in ways other than words.
The conference began with an opening speech by Sara Shaheel, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Shelter and Humanitarian Care Center - Ewaa, in which she stressed the center ’ s commitment to enhance and develop the therapeutic capabilities of art, saying: “Art is one of the most important forms of self-expression that is not limited by cultural boundaries, language or human background.
The first day featured several speakers who gave a glimpse into the world of art therapy, shared their experiences and expertise in the field, as well as talking about art therapy methods that have had a significant impact on individuals and communities.
Dr. Alyemi, from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia, spoke about the journey of art therapy in the Arabian Gulf region and the difficulties that stand in the way of developing this field, and said: “The concept of using art as a treatment as ancient as man, and using art as a tool for healing and improving human life exists in the Arabian Peninsula and other cultures, before this field was known as a real specialization today. ”
Egyptian art therapist Carol Hammal presented a program she developed to help abused women, explaining how she worked on this program in Egypt, and the role of collective trauma in establishing this program.
“According to the Global Mental Health Survey, more than 70% of adults in 24 countries have reported trauma exposure, so we have developed a four-day Art Trauma Focused Intervention Program, which combines analytical and existential psychotherapy.
Art is used as a means of understanding emotions and dealing with trauma in order to reach the stage of recovery and speed up recovery. ”
Sensory stimulation
On the other hand, the musculoskeletal art therapist, Chris Storm, talked about the role of sensory stimulation through the use of hands to make art forms in improving the ability to communicate with oneself, give him a sense of comfort, and improve his ability to reduce stress and care for himself.
“The term sensorimotor art therapy has emerged in recent years to describe psychotherapy by the movements and reaction of the human body, and uses a bottom-up approach to therapy.
This type of therapy enhances the human ’ s ability to understand his internal feelings, and to perceive his feelings by observing the reaction of muscles, viscera, heart rate and way of breathing.
When you have this kind of awareness, you discover that certain movements or actions, such as clay formation, have a different effect on your body.
Similarly, you find that you interact with your body in a different way, giving it the freedom to move as it pleases.
“The motor impulses and the sensory reactions associated with them determine our relationship with ourselves and the world around us. ”
Storm stressed that it is possible to improve sensory stimulation by doing any work of art with the hands, this improves the ability of the human to communicate with and take care of himself.
She gave an example of clay formation, and how it helps calm nerves.
Day 1
The activities of the first day also included two workshops on trauma recovery, through guided drawing as a sensorimotor methodology to enhance body awareness, and the role of the spiritual side of the client during his art treatment in the process of recovery from psychological trauma.
The conference saw the presentation of nearly 100 works of art by survivors of violence, abuse and human trafficking.
The first day of the art therapy conference highlighted the possibility of using art therapy as an effective tool to improve the mental health of the human being and enhance his ability to grow personally and understand and express himself in a better way.
The conference explored the significant impact of art therapy on changing the lives of individuals and communities.
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The conference comes in the context of Ewaa Center ’ s commitment to support and enrich this therapeutic approach that has a tangible impact on communities and individuals. Art therapy is an inspiring therapeutic practice that focuses on creative expression as a unique means to enhance the human ability to heal and recover, and to give him the psychological comfort he needs in difficult times, bypassing the barrier of language, background or culture.
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For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

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- The incidence of Parkinson’s disease falls is 50%.

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Content: Functional and physical therapy division and collaboration in the rehabilitation of Parkinson ’ s disease
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Wu is 82 years old. She was diagnosed with atypical Parkinson ’ s disease five years ago. Her daily life or work needs to rely on a walking aid to walk. significantly improved.
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Grandpa Liu is 75 years old and has been suffering from Parkinson ’ s disease for 10 years. He was able to walk without assistive devices. He suddenly became severely degraded and fell all the time. Even with the help of a single crutch, he still fell many times.
Fall prevention and recovery, the sooner you start, the better.
The incidence of Parkinson ’ s disease falls is 50%. Although early rehabilitation can reduce the incidence of falls, most people still like Grandma Wu and Grandpa Liu, wait until the fall will go to the rehabilitation department, but in fact, the sooner the rehabilitation is carried out, the better.
Regarding fall prevention, Dr. Yang Yunlin and Dr. Cheng Zhiyan, who work in the same clinic, said that occupational therapy and physical therapy can provide promotion strategies to improve both typical and atypical Barkinsonian disease, and they can choose health insurance or pay for it according to their conditions and needs.
But what is the difference between functional and physical therapy in recovery from Parkinson ’ s disease?
Figure 2: In response to Pai Yo ’ s stiffness, the occupational therapist focuses on daily practice, while the physiotherapist focuses on the improvement of ability.
Functional Therapy Exercises Focusing on Daily Life
Occupational therapists will choose appropriate aids and adjust the environment according to the ability of the case to successfully complete a task, set stage goals, and plan step-by-step training strategies to help patients recover the most daily activities, such as waking up, standing or turning in a small space, going to the bathroom, lighting and darkness in the space, and walking space.
Dr. Yang said that people with Parkinson ’ s disease often fall because they are distracted by not focusing or doing two things at the same time. Therefore, functional therapy will disassemble the original automated movements into simpler steps, allowing patients to reconnect, practice and remember them, giving “inner prompts ” to reconstruct the automated path, or designing action-awareness dual task training.
Take Grandma Wu as an example, the promotion strategies he offers are:
1. Focus on movement and steps
2. Practice stride and turn techniques
3. Practice life tasks such as taking things while walking
4. Turn around and squat down to check things
Physiotherapy is the promotion of eyesight.
Physiotherapy will assess the overall state of the patient ’ s posture, muscle strength, balance, mobility, ability to shift, and continuous movement performance, and then prevent and improve the patient ’ s movement through exercise, equipment, hand therapy, functional training and technical aids, and improve the injury by correcting posture or reducing pain.
LSVT BIG ® (Lee Silvermann Voice Treatment - BIG therapy) is a movement training therapy designed specifically for Parkinson ’ s disease that emphasizes the principle of “big movement ” to increase the quality of movement.
Therefore, when Zheng therapists guide the case to balance, joint activity, muscle strength, and gait training, they will always ask the case to remind themselves that the action strategy should be large, the center of gravity should be shifted, and the center of gravity should be in place when standing up, so that the risk of falling can be reduced.
Grandpa Liu also thought of seeking physical therapy because of a fall. The strategies of Dr. Cheng ’ s physiotherapist are:
1. Movement Enlargement Training
2. Core stability training
3. Dynamic Balance Training
4. Gait training
Whether it is functional or physical therapy, people with Parkinson ’ s disease can significantly improve their walking ability in one to three months as long as they have professional guidance and practice, and gradually reduce the incidence of falls.
The step-by-step walking training strategy is short for stride skills, flat ground walking, big turns, and road walking. Each practice time is 2-4 times a week, one hour each time, plus 15-20 minutes of daily self-training at home.
Fig. 3: Occupational therapists use assistive devices in combination with training for Pau ’ s hand stiffness. Physiotherapists assess the main cause of the overall condition before planning a training program.
Hand stiffness and physical treatment of Parkinson ’ s disease
For example, in patients with Parkinson ’ s disease, when their hands are weak, trembling or stiff, they will use meal aids combined with training to improve their ability to eat autonomously, for example, by increasing the handle of a spoon so that they can hold it better, so that their fingers can be less laborious.
Physiotherapy will focus more on the patient ’ s respiratory, nervous, skeletal, muscular endurance and other physical conditions to assess why it is impossible to eat autonomously.
Is it possible that the problem is due to insufficient support for the shoulder blades, or is it because his muscles are too stiff to get to his mouth?
Or is the movement too small to scoop for a long time? The tremor is too severe, affecting the smoothness of the movement.
Once the problem has been identified, the physiotherapist will plan the training according to the individual situation.
Dr. Cheng added that although Dr. Yang and I are usually responsible for different cases, because we work together, we can often communicate with each other quickly on the situation of the case, learn from each other's professional perspectives, and propose strategies to promote the integration of functions and physical therapy, which is also one of the advantages of self-funded rehabilitation.
It's best to do a rehabilitation assessment for people with Parkinson's disease with or without drugs.
In particular, Yang Qineng therapists pointed out that the patients with Parkinson ’ s disease have a large difference in drug effectiveness. The ideal state of rehabilitation is that they can also do training or evaluation when there is no drug effect. If the patient ’ s condition assessment can also have drug effect and no drug effect, it can provide more complete information, and the therapist can provide more assistance.
If it is really difficult to go out in a drug-free state, the family can at least help to photograph the patient ’ s difficult movements at home.
Exercise is better than one.
Exercise has been shown to improve mobility and walking balance in patients with Parkinson ’ s disease.
Which exercise is most effective for people with Parkinson ’ s disease?
The two therapists said that diversity is better than a single, and patients are encouraged to do a variety of sports. It is best to include muscle strength, balance, coordination, softness, aerobic and double work situations for training to promote balance, muscle endurance, movement control, cognition and other different functions. Tai Chi, walking, dancing, and cycling are all good ways.
Source: Ruijin Anti-Aging Care Research and Education Foundation
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- Exercise has been shown to improve mobility and walking balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

- Elderly people’s home care, not only care for their daily, but also need to understand their various difficulties, such as physical therapists can relieve many pain, disability problems, occupational therapists can help patients recover or improve the quality of life, for the elderly, are indispensable aspects of care.

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Elderly people 's home care, not only care for their daily, but also need to understand their various difficulties, such as physical therapists can relieve many pain, disability problems, occupational therapists can help patients recover or improve the quality of life, for the elderly, are indispensable aspects of care.
With the arrival of the elderly society, the elderly 's home care is becoming more and more important. Most people' s impression is to ask for care, that is, to find a home attendant (home caregiver) to take care of the elderly, but the health or physical and mental health of the elderly will inevitably appear a variety of conditions, this will need a variety of professional help, such as: nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, function, The experts come together to take care of the elders.
Among them, physiotherapists (physical therapists) and occupational therapists (occupational therapists) are increasingly valued by many families.
Whether it is rehabilitation and recovery after surgery, or obstacles in life and action, these two kinds of professional assistance are indispensable.
However, when should I look for a physical therapist and when should I look for an occupational therapist?
There are still many people who have some doubts, and the following are answered one by one.
Physicist: Specialist in Body Pain Management
Dr. Chung Meng-shiu, founder of the Aidilo Health Promotion Team, said that physical therapists are “experts in pain management ”. For example, after hip and knee replacement, related swelling and pain, as well as subsequent problems such as lower limb weakness and decreased joint mobility, they often need the assistance and rehabilitation of physical therapists.
In addition, many disabled elderly people are prone to fall and fracture, so they fall ill in bed, and physical therapists can also play a great role and help during recovery.
In terms of rehabilitation methods or processes, physical therapists often use hands and exercise to help elders, and will also use some related physical factors (such as light, electricity, water, heat) and other instruments to do rehabilitation, especially for specific parts of the problem, can achieve a certain effect and recovery more meticulously.
Life Resilience Specialist
Relative to physical therapists, occupational therapists focus on the recovery and rehabilitation of life functions, and from the home environment, living arrangements and other macroscopic aspects to help elders.
For example, eating, bathing, getting out of bed, even wearing clothes, self-care, etc., with increasing age, disease or deterioration of physiological functions, these life movements gradually become difficult, not only affect the health of the elderly, but also psychological and emotional disorders. Electric bed, barrier-free space, etc.
In addition to physical problems, medical practitioners can also help with problems related to mental cognition, such as the increasing prevalence of dementia and depression.
They can improve quality of life or slow the rate of degradation through a number of cognitive behavioral analyses and activity scheduling.
In addition, when helping to restore normal life, the staff healer pays more attention to setting life improvement goals and strategies, and allows the target to gradually restore function and improve the quality of life.
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Mother Chiu (pseudonym) is a painter. She is unable to walk normally due to a stroke and mild mental retardation. Not only is she unable to hold a pen, she is unable to draw many wonderful paintings like her previous interests. The task of the functional therapist is to help her find her painting self. With the aid of walking aids, he gradually improved his physical ability, and began to walk and eat on his own using ordinary four-legged crutches.
Chung Meng-hsiu (occupational therapist), founder of the "Aidler Health Promotion Team", took a picture of Chiu 's mother gave him, and said with emotion that every time she went to home to serve her, she would set a goal, even if she walked 5 meters more, or did an extra minute of hand rehabilitation, once she improved, she would be more motivated and gradually return to her old life.
Elderly people 's home care, not only care for their daily, but also need to understand their various difficulties, such as physical therapists can relieve many pain, disability problems, occupational therapists can help patients recover or improve the quality of life, for the elderly, are indispensable aspects of care.
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- Home rehabilitation services make the road to recovery uninterrupted.

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Content: Home rehabilitation services make the road to recovery uninterrupted
Reporter Lin Yi-tzu / Tainan reporting
2021-09-27 17: 43: 40
Mr. Jiang, 58, has a history of high blood pressure and diabetes. He began dialysis in February last year. In August of the same year, he accidentally fell on the stairs and was sent to the emergency room of Chi Mei Medical Center, where he was diagnosed with traumatic cerebral hemorrhage and a skull fracture.
During his stay in the hospital, Mr. Jiang ’ s physical strength decreased significantly and his muscles contracted due to his long stay in the bed.
After being discharged from hospital, unable to maintain a sitting balance, daily activities need the assistance of his wife, and unable to go to the hospital for rehabilitation treatment on his own. Therefore, he sought the help of the rehabilitation department of Chi Mei Medical Center.
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Chimei Medical Center Rehabilitation Department physiotherapist Chen Liangqi used the equipment and environment available at home to teach Mr. Jiang and his family to practice simple rehabilitation activities at home (sitting on the edge of the bed, wiping the table with a hand-held rag and practicing balance between the body and the body). When Mr. Jiang can move indoors and outdoors in a wheelchair, he is in a good mood and enjoys chatting and eating with his family. Mr. Chen also suggested that Mr. Jiang buy a walker so that he can stand up from the side of the bed with the help of his family.
According to the 2020 statistics of the National Development Council, the proportion of people over the age of 65 has exceeded 16%, and it is estimated that they will enter a super-aged society by 2025.
With the rapid aging of the population structure and the diversification of the demand for care services, the Government provides diversified and continuous services from supporting families, homes and communities to residential care in response to the long-term care needs arising from the increase in the disabled and mentally handicapped population.
The home rehabilitation service in the long-term 2.0 system emphasizes that under the limited "inner ability" of the disabled, it helps the disabled to maximize the "functional ability" and apply it to the living things that the disabled consider important.
Through professional training, physical therapists in the Rehabilitation Department of Chi Mei Medical Center focus on the living environment of the disabled, promote the disabled to participate in meaningful activities, stimulate the disabled ’ s autonomy and self-confidence, and also through environmental transformation and the use of aids, so as to enable the disabled to return to an independent life, reduce the burden on the caregiver and reduce the cost of care.
Chen Liangqi, a physiotherapist in the Rehabilitation Department of Chi Mei Medical Center, reminds that through early recovery intervention, practice on the disabled area. By learning appropriate skills, we can perform daily activities to achieve the best functional state, so that existing capabilities can be integrated, and the quality of life can be improved and the burden of caregivers can be reduced.
The application channels for home rehabilitation services can be divided into two application channels for hospitalization cases and non-hospitalization cases. If the case meets the eligibility for long-term license 2.0 status, hospitalization cases can be applied through the personal supervisor at the time of discharge preparation service, and non-hospitalization can call the long-term license hotline 1966 for consultation.
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- Wu Anan said that there are many ways to prevent falls.

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Preventing falls in the elderly, strengthening muscles and joints
September is Fall Prevention Month.
Elderly people fall is very common and the impact is very large, causing severe fractures, stroke and even death, said Wu An An, a physical therapist at On House.
Tips to prevent falls, such as enhancing muscle joint flexibility, sitting down or getting up slowly, shoes suitable for non-slip.
Wu Anan said that falls are common among the elderly and have a great impact.
According to the data, each year 3 million elderly people fall emergency department, one fifth of them are seriously injured, need to be admitted to hospital or even surgery, if there is a fracture, head injury, it is difficult to restore the previous mobility, and even to receive long-term care or go to a nursing home for long-term care.
Many elderly people suffer from osteoporosis and fall resulting in fractures.
If the elderly take drugs to reduce blood pressure, the head will be injured, there will be cerebral hemorrhage, internal bleeding, serious stroke and even death.
Wu said that there are two reasons for elderly people to fall, either physical condition or environmental reasons.
If the elderly have osteoporosis, arthritis, bones and muscles are not solid, inconvenient to move; or walk with balance problems, dizziness due to side effects of taking drugs; or have vision problems; or because they have fallen, afraid of falling, but prone to falling.
"After the old man falls once, his family or doctor may blame him, 'Why are you so careless?'"
Injuries after a fall cause inconvenience to movement, loss of self-care, affect the mood of the elderly, and produce depression.
Because of the fear of falling, the elderly simply do not move, resulting in rapid decline in physical function and rapid muscle atrophy.
When it is necessary to walk, it is easy to fall. ”
In addition, environmental reasons can also lead to falls.
For example, there is not enough light in the home of the elderly, and there are no handrails in the toilets and stairs, and the staircase design is too curved and the stairs are too narrow.
Many wires are laid on the ground, the bathroom is very wet, and the shoes in the home or the auxiliary tools used are not suitable, which can also lead to falls.
Wu Anan said that there are many ways to prevent falls.
For example, strengthen muscle and joint flexibility to help balance.
Elderly people are also encouraged to check their eyes and ears regularly to understand the side effects of the drug.
Family can help explain.
Seniors need to make sure they get enough sleep.
Usually, waking up in the morning is not awake and prone to fall.
It is recommended that the elderly sit down or get up slowly to avoid dizziness.
"When walking, the elderly should be careful that the road is wet and the ground is uneven.
In addition, shoes should be non-slip.
There are many people like to wear slippers, but it is not necessarily suitable, it is best to find shoes that cover the front and back of the foot, so it is the safest.
The elderly should also pay attention to the situation at home, check the power lines on the ground, whether there are handrails in the bathroom, whether there is anything blocking the stairs, and whether the things they want to take can be reached at once, so as to avoid the possibility of falling down when they climb high and low. "
Wu said that if an elderly person falls and has an injury, he must notify the doctor.
“Sometimes, the elderly have fractures and don ’ t feel the pain immediately.
Or head injury bleeding, because of taking medicine and other reasons, they do not know.
It is important to inform the doctor about the fall and treat it as soon as possible.
It can also help doctors or therapists understand the cause of falls and prevent the next fall. ”
She reminded that the elderly can do exercise or balance ability at home.
Such as holding a stool or a fixed object, with the help of family members to exercise.
If an elderly person needs assistance tools, such as walking aids or crutches, do not use them on the grounds that they are independent.
When the elderly stand up firmly, get up slowly.
It ’ s all about staying active, participating in social activities, and getting in a better mood.
"Family members can encourage them to exercise."
Wu An-an said that the role of a physical therapist is to help the elderly to have a safety check every six months to ensure that their physical functions have not changed significantly.
And according to the interests of the elderly to develop sports, maintain independence.
When they fall, they go to the door to see if the situation has changed.
Timely education for the elderly to help them exercise, relieve arthritis, osteoporosis and low back pain.
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Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.

- Usually, waking up in the morning is not awake and prone to fall.

- It is recommended that the elderly sit down or get up slowly to avoid dizziness.

- Wu said that if an elderly person falls and has an injury, he must notify the doctor.

- When she is discharged from hospital, her mother-in-law needs help from others to get out of bed and sit in a wheelchair, and she is reluctant to go out.

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Content: An octogenarian falls down within two weeks, from lying in bed to being able to take care of himself, doting or hindering recovery.
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Taiwan will enter a super-aged society in 2025, when one in five people will be over 65 years old. With the serious problem of childrenization, the situation of “elderly care ” or“ one person caring for many people ” is becoming more and more common, and it also forms a heavy burden on society.
But is it true that the traditional care of "no small to no small" and "no small to the side" is really right?
The professional nurse calls on everyone to correct the concept of "doting care" that he does in everything, and learn to "let go" in order to allow the disabled or elderly people to have the ability to live independently and regain their autonomy and dignity.
82-year-old Grandpa Lin was admitted to the hospital because of a fall, found a spinal compression fracture, got up to wear a back frame, unable to sit or stand for a long time, most of the daily activities need help, because he came home only with his wife, but Grandma Lin is also old, can not fully take care of Grandpa.
Although the children are worried about the care of their grandfather after returning home, they are unable to help at any time due to their work, and they are too anxious to know what to do.
Chi-mei Hospital ’ s medical team met with Lin during his hospitalization to refer him to hospital preparation services, provide post-discharge care resource consultation and transfer long photo 2.0 service. Within 7 days after his discharge, the home attendant went to the house to assist in bathing, shampoo, and joint activities.
After 2 weeks, through home service and rehabilitation training, Grandpa Lin has improved from needing assistance to turn over, sit up, and wear the back rack, to be able to sit by the bed, turn to the wheelchair, and eat and wash himself. Grandpa Lin is satisfied with his ability to restore self-care, self-confidence, and family members can return to work at ease.
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Another 72-year-old mother-in-law, Wu, was hospitalized for 2 months due to Parkinson ’ s disease, and her limbs were severely shaken and uncontrollable. She needed a lot of help sitting up and her physical strength was greatly reduced.
When she is discharged from hospital, her mother-in-law needs help from others to get out of bed and sit in a wheelchair, and she is reluctant to go out.
After being discharged from the hospital, the physiotherapist of Chi Mei Rehabilitation Department used elastic belts to train muscle strength, teach her mother-in-law and family members to practice simple rehabilitation activities at home (sitting to the edge of the bed, sitting posture and lower torso balance), and use a walker to practice sitting to stand and moving to a wheelchair.
When Mrs. Wu was able to stand by her bed with a walking aid, she was in a much more cheerful mood, willing to push a wheelchair out for a walk, and began to look forward to going out for hairdressing, shopping, and eating good food.
Care for the disabled should also focus on training, not just "help him."
CHUNG Chia-yuan, nurse in charge of hospital discharge preparation for Chi Mei Medical Foundation, pointed out that "sick people need other people's care" is a deep-rooted concept of many people, and the concept of "helping them to do" is still the main concern for the elderly.
On the other hand, Grandpa Lin and Grandma Wu gradually regained their self-care ability and activity function with the help of Changzhao Home Rehabilitation Service.
Ms. Chung said that rehabilitation services are targeted at activities that are valued by the individual, so as to stimulate the training motivation he received.
For example, if the goal is to be able to go to the toilet, the therapist ’ s plan is to guide the caregiver to practice sitting up, using a walker to stand up, and then gradually from using a potty chair to using a walker to walk to the toilet.
Because going to the toilet many times a day is an opportunity to practice, his movement, balance and walking ability will gradually improve.
In other words, the goal of rehabilitation training is to help patients perform activities such as washing, changing clothes, going to the toilet, eating, going out, etc., to the maximum extent possible with the help of the caregiver.
The main target of the service is a person who has recently degraded function and has potential to progress. He must have the ability to learn, be able to listen and follow instructions.
In addition, the willingness of the case and the caregiver to train for rehabilitation is also important, and the higher the motivation, the higher the chance of success of the training.
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Chimei Hospital started to provide discharge preparation services as early as 1995. In 2018, the number of cases transferred to long-term care services increased from 605 in 2019 to 892 in 2022, and the proportion of services in place within 7 days after discharge increased from 39.6% in 2019 to 71.8% in 2022.
However, long term care services are still dominated by respite and care services, with only 10% of the cases receiving rehabilitation services, indicating that the willingness of the public to accept rehabilitation services is still low.
She admitted that the concept of "letting go" and allowing the disabled or elderly to be independent still needs to be promoted, but she hopes that through the intervention of home rehabilitation services, the case can be reintegrated into daily life as soon as possible, improve functional activities, reduce the need for and dependence on caregivers, and reduce the pressure of family members, and save follow-up care and social medical costs.
More importantly, improve the confidence, dignity and quality of life of the case.
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[Ming Pao News] Ms. Li, who is more than 60 years old, retired as a part-time chef and lived a leisurely life, but a stroke changed her life, her body became weak, her legs were weak, and she even had difficulty standing.
In the face of sudden changes, she and her family are stressed in their lives, worried that they will never be able to stand up again.
Under the guidance of a friend, she received a full range of rehabilitation treatment services from Chinese and Western medicine. The treatment team consists of traditional Chinese medicine, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. The doctors choose suitable treatment options such as traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, rehabilitation massage, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychological counseling to improve blood circulation, enhance immunity and improve the patient ’ s self-healing. Resilience.
To date, Ms. Li has received about 10 Chinese and Western medical treatments, including acupuncture and occupational therapy. The team has also taught her to use the equipment at home to do exercise.
Ms. Li shared that the Chinese medicine practitioner who went to her home to apply acupuncture very carefully understood her situation and asked about her rehabilitation goals, which helped her improve her blood Qi and increase her muscles, so that she felt the gradual improvement of her body.
Now she most hopes to be able to go to the bathroom and shower by herself. The next step is to re-enter the kitchen to cook, take care of herself, and reduce the pressure on her family.
No one can not recover, and insist that every patient improve day by day.
Chinese and Western medical treatments have their own characteristics. With the cooperation of the two, different conditions of the patient can be adjusted at the same time to accelerate recovery.
Chinese and Western medicine comprehensive treatment tailored to the needs of patients, with greater flexibility.
In addition to physical therapy, the team is also concerned about the spiritual needs of the sick people, so that they can be comforted both physically and mentally, and comprehensively take care of their physical, mental, social and spiritual needs.
Comprehensive care for body and soul
There is a 50-year-old patient, long suffering from neck, pelvis and knee pain, originally dependent on the elderly mother, but the mother recently passed away, leaving the patient living alone, body and spirit are affected.
In the past few years, the patient has been undergoing comprehensive rehabilitation treatment by Chinese and Western medicine. The team has established a relationship with him, not only as a doctor and patient, but also as a friend.
Another patient in his 60s suffered from colorectal cancer, suffered a stroke during chemotherapy, left hemiplegia, and lost the ability to move.
In addition to the clinic treatment, the treatment team also teaches the sister some home therapy and activities, such as helping the patient to massage and stretch, so that the progress of treatment can be doubled with less effort and help the patient regain his self-care ability.
The team also pays attention to listening to patients and caregivers and walking with them spiritually.
The road to rehabilitation is not smooth. It is like riding a roller coaster.
However, first of all, doctors must be optimistic and positive before they can infect patients to work together to receive treatment. The goal is to provide services for patients with financial difficulties. We hope that the comprehensive treatment of Chinese and Western medicine will have more understanding and support in the community, and continue to allow more patients to receive suitable treatment and regain their wonderful lives.
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Text: Lee Wan-fat (Certified Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner for Comprehensive Rehabilitation)
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- Now she most hopes to be able to go to the bathroom and shower by herself.

- The next step is to re-enter the kitchen to cook, take care of herself, and reduce the pressure on her family.

- No one can not recover, and insist that every patient improve day by day.

**Note:**
While the text given references exercise and rehabilitation for fall prevention, there are no direct references to Tai Chi specifically.

However, the importance of exercise for improving mobility, walking balance, and fall prevention amongst older adults (especially those with Parkinson's disease) is clearly mentioned, which generally supports the context in which Tai Chi is often recommended.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

It is very helpful for anyone looking to improve their stability.

What are some of the health benefit of Tai Chi according to Harvard Health?

What benefits does Tai Chi haves for healthy aging?

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like stability.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like mobility.

It helps to improve factors linked to a longer life like balance.

What did some studies show about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

It improves the balance of older people.

What did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice?

What do orthopedic specialists say about the benefits of learning Tai Chi?

Excercises like the horse stance in Tai Chi that can help prevent falls.

What have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease that may cause falls of elderly patients.

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms that may cause falls of elderly patients.

Why did the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise elderly people to practice Tai Chi?

Because it can prevent falls that may result in fracture.