**Nuggets Summarizing the Extracts:**

- Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on restoring patients’ daily functional abilities and not merely treating medical conditions; plans are tailored to individual needs and goals, especially during transitions from long-term care to home.

- OT increases quality of life by empowering confidence in day-to-day tasks, including aiding those with physical and other disabilities.

- As people age, the risk of falls increases each year; roughly 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls annually (CDC).

- Falls are a serious health risk for older adults, often leading to fractures, head injuries, hospital admissions, loss of independence, and sometimes fatal outcomes (often from hip fractures or head injuries).

- After falling, even in the absence of injury, older adults may develop a fear of falling, which can further limit activity and increase risk.

- Multiple factors contribute to fall risk: age, medications, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, alcohol use, environmental hazards (e.g., loose rugs), and even time spent on the ground after a fall (raising risk of muscle breakdown, kidney failure, or death).

- Fall risk assessments and balance challenges (e.g., through specialized exercise) are recommended as prevention strategies; physical or occupational therapists can evaluate and help mitigate these risks.

- Ensuring a safe home environment and adapting care plans based on patient needs improves outcomes and helps maintain independence.

- There is expectation for an increased need for OT and physical therapy due to America’s aging population and conditions leading to mobility loss, such as stroke.

- Rehabilitation post-discharge relies on coordinated efforts between patient, family, and multidisciplinary care teams to maximize recovery and function at home.

- Virtual reality and novel technologies are being used for home safety assessments and to combat social isolation in older adults.

- Maintaining physical activity and environmental awareness, as well as addressing any new pain or changes in mobility with a healthcare provider, is vital for fall prevention.

**Note:** While these extracts emphasize the importance and scope of OT in fall prevention and improved home safety for older adults, they do not directly reference Tai Chi or its clinical evidence.

These nuggets contextualize the need for effective, evidence-based interventions—such as Tai Chi—for falls prevention and mobility improvement in this population.

**Nugget Summary of Extracted Text:**

- Rehabilitation after Covid-19 infection is provided for both adults and children with functional impairment, covered by the state, and can be prescribed via medical referral to a hospital.

- Organization of the patient's daily life, including regular social and psychological support (notably for Parkinson’s disease), healthy eating (small, frequent meals), monitoring of blood pressure and pulse, sleep hygiene, and an active lifestyle, is emphasized to reduce disability and improve quality of life.

- The Tyumen region is equipped with a variety of physiotherapy devices, mainly used for respiratory, ENT, and musculoskeletal conditions.

- Rehabilitation centers such as “Territory of Health” are being opened to improve access, although patients often have long travel times.

- Neurofitness and creative activities are used with older adults in some villages as preventive measures against dementia, promoting health and well-being.

- Support programs exist for children with disabilities, including projects like “Warm hands” that combine adaptive physical culture (AFK) with therapeutic massage, closely supervised by specialists.

- Availability of qualified specialist staff can be a challenge in ongoing rehabilitation and support for children with special needs.

Parents are actively engaged in seeking and supplementing care.

- There are specialized facilities like “Constellation” for disabled children, including those affected by conflict in regions like Donetsk; these centers strive to promote maximum autonomy and independence.

- Some centers are visited and supported by governmental and humanitarian figures, aiming to expand similar rehabilitation models.

- For cognitive health, regular classes, art therapy, and continued skill practice at home are advocated, especially in dementia care for older adults.

- Physical activity recommendations (specifically referencing the Dr. Bubnovsky method) suggest that studying/participating in sessions 2-3 times per week can relieve pain and address joint issues, offering notable improvement without surgery.

- The overall tone emphasizes the role of structured activities, family and social support, and community rehabilitation resources in maintaining or restoring health and independence in various at-risk populations, including older adults and children with disabilities.

**Relevant to Tai Chi and Fall Prevention:**
- The extract highlights the importance of physical activity, regular structured exercises, and therapy sessions done about 2-3 times per week for improvements in mobility and reduction of disability.

- Both psychological support and community engagement are vital for adherence and success in rehabilitation programs.

- Although Tai Chi is not specifically named, the context suggests that similar exercise-based interventions with ongoing participation and skilled supervision (as with adaptive physical culture) confer physical and psychological benefits relevant to fall prevention and mobility improvement.

**Evidence-Informed Implications:**
- Regular, supervised movement sessions multiple times a week (2-3x) are effective for mobility and pain reduction, underscoring a plausible frequency for Tai Chi practice in achieving similar benefits for balance and fall prevention in older adults.

- Activities must be tailored to the population (older adults, post-acute patients, special needs children) and integrated with social, cognitive, and emotional support for optimal outcomes.

- Ensuring accessibility (minimizing travel, community centers) and specialist availability is necessary for program sustainability and adherence.

(*Note: The extract does not analyze Tai Chi directly but provides context supporting the general principles of frequency, supervision, and multi-modal rehabilitation relevant to Tai Chi research in fall prevention.

**Summary of Key Nuggets Pertaining to Mobility, Fall Prevention, and Rehabilitation Practices:**

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**Memory Loss and Its Impact:**
   - Memory problems, such as those in dementia, can seriously affect a person’s ability to perform at home and work, including forgetfulness with daily safety tasks (e.g., leaving the stove on), potentially increasing fall risk if attention lapses.

- Mild cognitive impairment is common with aging, and cognitive decline may impact safe mobility, underscoring the importance of interventions that address both physical and cognitive domains.

**Rehabilitation Innovations:**
   - Video games and virtual rehabilitation have been shown to support stroke recovery, offering a form of therapy that can supplement clinic visits and may address mobility deficits in a motivating way.

- Technologies and innovative therapy modalities are being explored to improve rehabilitation quality and access, which could parallel emerging interest in alternative exercise regimens like Tai Chi.

**Therapy Dosage and Approaches:**
   - Specific rehabilitation protocols, such as restraining motion therapy after stroke, recommend intense, targeted practice (e.g., 35 hours), emphasizing the importance of frequency and consistency in therapy for functional gains.

- Physical therapy often includes recommendations like rest, progressive loading, and attentive pain management to prevent overuse injuries, principles that echo the low-impact, mindful movement style of Tai Chi.

**Biomechanics and Fall Risk:**
   - Anatomical issues (e.g., stiff ankles, high arches) can elevate fall risk by reducing shock absorption and altering gait, highlighting the need for interventions that improve strength, flexibility, and proprioception.

- Proper warm-up, flexibility, and exercise selection are stressed for minimizing injury and maintaining joint health—key components of safe movement in aging populations.

**Dehydration & Falls in Elderly:**
   - Dehydration is noted as a contributing factor to confusion and falls in older adults, reinforcing the need for holistic risk assessments and interventions aimed at both physical and systemic factors.

**Creative Arts and Sensory Engagement in Rehab:**
   - Art therapy and sensory-rich activities support emotional well-being, communication skills, and sensory integration, which while not directly related to physical stability, address the comprehensive needs of rehabilitation patients.

**Implications for Tai Chi & Fall Prevention:**
- The extracts indirectly support the rationale for Tai Chi by emphasizing the multidimensional factors affecting fall risk: cognitive decline, strength, mobility, proprioception, and motivation.

- Interventions that are safe, repetitive, and engaging—like Tai Chi—align with best practices in fall prevention: regular practice (usually at least 1–3 times/week in studies), focus on balance and attention, slow progressive movements, and addressing both mind and body needs.

- The holistic nature of Tai Chi, supporting both physical stability and cognitive attentiveness, fits with modern rehabilitation priorities.

- As parallel evidenced-based practices (e.g., virtual rehab or restraining therapies) stress the need for consistent, supervised, and targeted interventions, Tai Chi’s structured group or home sessions could offer similar benefits if practiced consistently.

**Conclusion:**
The provided extracts reinforce the need for multifaceted, consistent interventions for fall prevention and mobility improvement.

This highlights the critical need for effective interventions to improve mobility and reduce fall risk.

**Nuggets Summarizing the Extracts:**

- Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on restoring patients’ daily functional abilities and not merely treating medical conditions; plans are tailored to individual needs and goals, especially during transitions from long-term care to home.

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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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- OT increases quality of life by empowering confidence in day-to-day tasks, including aiding those with physical and other disabilities.

- As people age, the risk of falls increases each year; roughly 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls annually (CDC).

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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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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.

- Falls are a serious health risk for older adults, often leading to fractures, head injuries, hospital admissions, loss of independence, and sometimes fatal outcomes (often from hip fractures or head injuries).

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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."

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.

- After falling, even in the absence of injury, older adults may develop a fear of falling, which can further limit activity and increase risk.

- Multiple factors contribute to fall risk: age, medications, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, alcohol use, environmental hazards (e.g., loose rugs), and even time spent on the ground after a fall (raising risk of muscle breakdown, kidney failure, or death).

- Fall risk assessments and balance challenges (e.g., through specialized exercise) are recommended as prevention strategies; physical or occupational therapists can evaluate and help mitigate these risks.

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 balance.

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.

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.

- Ensuring a safe home environment and adapting care plans based on patient needs improves outcomes and helps maintain independence.

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World Stroke Day 2021: Rehabilitation Of A Stroke Patient At Home, Know How To Do It Right

Once the stroke survivor is at home, coordinated effort is needed from the physician, nurse, family members, home caregivers, and special therapists. Read on to know about it.

Written by Editorial Team |Updated : October 29, 2021 5:40 PM IST

The burden of stroke is on the rise in India and is now the fourth leading cause of death and the fifth leading cause of disability. Almost 40 per cent of stroke patients have a moderate disability, and 15-30 per cent have a severe disability when discharged from the hospital. A stroke happens when blood flow to any part of the brain is blocked. Each patient has a different recovery time and may need long-term care. Stroke patients may experience problems with moving, thinking, speech, and performing regular activities. Nearly half of the post-stroke patients are dependent on others for their day-to-day life activities. Some patients improve in the first few weeks or months after a stroke, while others take months or years to recover after a stroke.

Stroke patients need individualized care

Home care of stroke patients aims to improve the quality of patients' life and their inabilities to do their daily activities. The key to effective home care is person-centered care with a humanistic and holistic approach.

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Importance of rehabilitative therapies

Stroke rehabilitation is a crucial aspect of caring for stroke survivors. Stroke rehabilitation includes speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Speech therapy is needed for those who have difficulty in speaking or understanding speech. Physical therapy helps the patient relearn movement and coordination skills through exercise, which may have been lost due to stroke. Occupational therapy emphasizes improving daily activities like eating, drinking, dressing, bathing, reading, and writing.

Make your home patient friendly

At home, specific changes in the setup may be needed to keep the patient safe from falls in the house and bathroom, avoid unnecessary wandering and make the home easier to use. For example, the bed and bathroom should be within easy reach. In addition, family counseling and support, visiting nurses, or aides help improve the patient's quality of life.

Home care is essential

A stroke patient may experience muscle, joint, and nerve problems. Muscles on one side of the body may be weaker or may not move at all; different joints and muscles may become hard to move. In such cases, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation doctors may visit and help the patient relearn how to -

  • Dress, groom, and eat
  • Use support to stay mobile
  • Stay physically active and work on keeping all muscles strong
  • Use stretching exercises and braces to manage muscle spasms or tightness.

Toilet training may be needed

Another issue faced by stroke patients is a problem with bladder or bowel control. This may result in loss of bowel or bladder control, diarrhea or constipation, urge to urinate frequently, or difficulty in emptying the bladder. At home, the caregiver can work out a bladder or bowel schedule. A commode chair may be kept close to where the patient sits most of the day. The caregiver may also help prevent skin or pressure sores by cleaning up after incontinence, frequent change in position, and watching out for sores.

Role of caregivers

Problems with swallowing may arise due to lack of attention when eating or damage caused to the nerves that help in swallowing. As mentioned earlier, a speech therapist may help with swallowing and eating problems after a stroke. In addition, diet changes, such as thickening liquids or eating pureed foods, may be helpful. High-calorie foods or supplements containing vitamins or minerals can also prevent weight loss and keep the patient healthy. Once the stroke survivor is at home, a team effort is needed to help improve the patient's quality of life. The patient's physician, nurse (sometimes specialized stroke nurses may be required), family members, home caregivers, and special therapists have to work together to help patients perform everyday tasks, rehabilitation exercises, and assist in speech, swallowing, and eating.

(This article is authored by Dr Vishal Sehgal, President, Medical Services, Portea Medical)

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Content: As an occupational therapist here in Indiana, I have seen firsthand the enormous pressures the COVID-19 pandemic has put on patients and healthcare providers. On top of the stress and strain we all personally feel, America’s specialty care providers are struggling financially due to increased costs of maintaining stringent safety and sanitization protocols, along with a serious drop in patient volume.

Despite these financial realities, Medicare is still planning to impose another round of payment cuts to specialty providers in 2022. Years of continued cuts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), coupled with the hardships seen by so many practices during the pandemic, could prove devastating to the millions of seniors who depend on essential specialty care services including physical and occupational therapy.

With the clock ticking before the next round of devastating cuts goes into effect on Jan. 1, Congress has a big decision to make: whether or not to protect seniors’ access to the therapy services that are crucial for building strength, balance and mobility.

Physical therapy is a vital service to help keep Indiana’s seniors independent. It helps patients recover from injuries, prevents falls by improving stability, and keeps them active. Not only does access to physical therapy improve patient health outcomes, but it can even save taxpayers money. According to CDC data, Medicare pays roughly $29 billion every year for costs associated with non-fatal falls — $575 million of that in Indiana alone. With the help of physical therapists, many of these dangerous falls, and their associated costs, can be prevented.

Further, the number of patients needing physical therapy is expected to rise as America’s population ages. With the number of Americans 65 or older expected to more than double over the next 40 years, this ever-growing patient population deserves long-term, permanent reform to the Medicare payment system. Our healthcare system cannot sustain the expected surge in older patients when specialty providers like physical, occupational, and speech therapists face crippling cuts each year. These cuts, which will eventually reach 9 percent by 2024, will threaten patient access at a time when more patients than ever will be relying on consistent and stable access to care. Vulnerable patients should not be subject to these outdated, harmful CMS rules.

Americans want their members of Congress to stand up and prevent specialty provider cuts from taking effect. Data show 76 percent of seniors support Congress taking action to implement long-term reform. While a broad coalition of patients, providers, and lawmakers have expressed opposition to Medicare’s proposed cuts, all signs indicate that Medicare will move forward with the cuts as planned unless Congress intervenes.

Fortunately, Rep. Larry Bucshon has been a leading champion for specialty providers, most recently leading an effort in the U.S. House to stop these cuts. Thanks to Rep. Bucshon’s leadership, nearly 250 bipartisan Members of Congress recently joined together to urge House leadership to act quickly to avert these dangerous cuts by extending the 3.75% payment adjustment for specialty providers. Rep. Bucshon is also calling for the House to work on long-term Medicare payment reform, which would help specialty providers meet the growing demand for care as America grows older.

I commend Rep. Bucshon for his leadership and urge the rest of Indiana’s Congressional delegation to support initiatives to protect specialty care providers and the older Americans who depend on their care.

Ashim Bakshi, MHS, OTR, CHT, is partner and clinic director of The Hand and Orthopedic Rehab Clinic in Terre Haute.

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Rendever Virtual Reality Platform Improves Transition to Home for Older Adults at RiverSpring Living

The use of virtual reality in discharge programs reduces the number of falls and re-admissions

/EIN News/ -- BOSTON, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rendever, the Boston-based company pioneering the future of aging through virtual reality (VR), is collaborating with New York-based senior living services provider RiverSpring Living to use VR as a transformational tool in reintegrating seniors in their homes after rehabilitation stays.

Studies in the skilled nursing industry have shown that more than 40% of older adults experienced a fall within six months of being discharged from a hospital or rehab. However, studies have also found that thorough planning can improve patient health and reduce readmission rates. RiverSpring utilizes Rendever’s VR platform to refamiliarize seniors with their homes and any new additions, such as hand railings. Families take videos and photos of the home and upload them to the Rendever platform. From there, staff members virtually walk seniors through the residence and work with the patient to strategize exactly what it will be like to care for themselves at home.

While home assessments are not a new concept to RiverSpring’s rehab program, the use of VR immerses the patient in the experience, providing a more realistic experience of what the patient will encounter, helping to identify needs to be addressed prior to discharge, and allowing for the practice of needed skills once the patient returns home. Importantly, it also helps to motivate the patient to return home by immersing them in the environment and helping them feel safe there.

RiverSpring has implemented this transition with many residents and has seen great outcomes.

Albert Stashin, who is recovering from a hospital stay after medical complications, said “My friend took pictures of the exterior and inside of my home before my return. I found the VR home safety assessment helpful to see what I needed to do in order to prepare and be safe at home. Being safe is important to me so I can live my fullest life.”

“Using this new virtual reality technology incorporated with our rehab home safety assessment is very helpful in determining DMEs and barriers for Albert’s discharge to home,” said Kieran Glacken, rehab therapist. “It’s like being with the patient in his home at the same time so that we can work together on identifying barriers and talk about recommendations/troubleshooting to make sure he is safe to transition back home.”

Rendever’s VR platform also brings RiverSpring residents along on experiences and events they wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend while living in the community. Family moments like weddings, grandkids' soccer games, holiday parties and more are recorded on cameras and uploaded to the Rendever platform so seniors can immerse themselves in the moment and share those memories with their families. Being a part of these special moments helps reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation in seniors, a key mission of Rendever’s.

“Virtual reality is a powerful tool that opens so many doors in the healthcare journey,” said Rendever CEO and Co-Founder Kyle Rand. “We’re seeing lives being changed for the better with this technology in so many ways. Our collaboration with RiverSpring is giving older adults the opportunity to transition safely and live independently at home once again.”

For more information, please visit www.rendever.com or www.riverspringliving.org.

About Rendever
Rendever is overcoming social isolation through the power of virtual reality and shared experiences. From senior living communities to hospitals, their platform is being used to reduce depression and loneliness by fostering personal connections amongst populations where life has become limited. Participants in group sessions can check off bucket list items together, revisit meaningful places and share stories, stay engaged with family members, and more. Rendever is being used by high-profile senior living operators including Revera, Benchmark, and Oakmont, healthcare systems such as UCHealth and Baptist Memorial Health Care, has research funded by the NIA (one of the institutes of NIH), and has commercial partnerships with major organizations like AARP and Verizon. To learn more, please visit www.rendever.com.

About RiverSpring Living
RiverSpring Living, backed by over 100 years of top-rated service as the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, provides progressive care to over 18,000 older adults of all faiths through compassionate care and vibrant community engagement, and is guided by Jewish values and a non-profit mission that advocates and celebrates a vision of empowered aging.

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- Maintaining physical activity and environmental awareness, as well as addressing any new pain or changes in mobility with a healthcare provider, is vital for fall prevention.

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.

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.

**Note:** While these extracts emphasize the importance and scope of OT in fall prevention and improved home safety for older adults, they do not directly reference Tai Chi or its clinical evidence.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

These nuggets contextualize the need for effective, evidence-based interventions—such as Tai Chi—for falls prevention and mobility improvement in this population.

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 improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

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.

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

What study was included in trials combining excercise with a cognitive compoent?

Cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia.

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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- Rehabilitation after Covid-19 infection is provided for both adults and children with functional impairment, covered by the state, and can be prescribed via medical referral to a hospital.

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Content: Last year and in the period of this year until June 30, patients after a Covid-19 infection, if they showed functional impairment, could receive state-paid medical rehabilitation services in the usual manner, depending on the type of rehabilitation.
However, starting from June 1 of this year, separate special programs of services have been created specifically for patients after Covid-19, Evia Stalberg, a representative of the National Health Service, told Delfi.
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Stahlberg pointed out that such separate programs for patients after Covid-19 are paid to medical institutions “in fact ” and out of the quota or planned by the state funding.
The procedure for obtaining services has not yet changed.
How to apply for rehabilitation
Starting from July 1, patients who have had a laboratory-confirmed Covid-19 infection can receive both outpatient medical rehabilitation and in-patient medical rehabilitation.
According to the information posted on the home page of the National Health Service, a family doctor, a specialist doctor or a doctor of physical and rehabilitation medicine can send patients who meet three criteria for outpatient medical rehabilitation:
• after the transferred Covid-19, violations appeared at the same functional level, limiting a person ’ s ability to work and be active daily, but allowing them to take care of themselves;
• the patient has one of these symptoms: mild respiratory failure, mild or moderate cardiovascular failure, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal symptoms or other clinical manifestations.
• The patient does not need round-the-clock medical supervision and oxygen support.
Physician of physical and rehabilitation medicine can refer to medical rehabilitation in day hospital patients who meet the following five criteria:
• after Covid-19, moderate complex functional impairment appeared or worsened in accordance with the International Functional Classification), which limits a person ’ s ability to work or the ability to perform daily activities, mobility, but does not significantly affect the ability to take care of oneself;
• the patient needs a rehabilitation course under the supervision of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team;
• The patient can engage in and is motivated to engage in at least two hours of intensive or moderately intensive therapy;
• the patient has at least one of the following symptoms: mild / moderate respiratory failure, mild or moderate cardiovascular failure, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal symptoms, other clinical manifestations;
• The patient does not require 24-hour medical supervision, but may require oxygen support during exercise.
Also on the home page of the National Health Service, a list of medical institutions that provide outpatient medical rehabilitation and medical rehabilitation in the hospital after Covid-19 is available.
Outpatient services and day hospital
As explained by Stahlberg, if the service is provided on an outpatient basis, the patient has the opportunity to receive consultations / classes from a doctor of physical and rehabilitation medicine (or, respectively, a psychiatrist, a child psychiatrist or a narcologist), a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, an audiologist.
In turn, if the service is provided in a day hospital or a 24-hour hospital, the patient is provided with a daily visit to 2-4 hours of rehabilitation classes with a team of specialists of multi-professional rehabilitation.
The services of a doctor of physical and rehabilitation medicine (or, accordingly, a psychiatrist, a child psychiatrist or a narcologist), classes / consultations of functional specialists corresponding to the resource of the medical institution (physiotherapist, ergotherapist, technical orthopedist, audiologist, nutrition specialist, optometrist, etc.) are also included.
Psychological counseling, nursing and other necessary services are also provided.
A referral to receive medical rehabilitation in an outpatient or day hospital has the right to issue a physiotherapist and a rehabilitation doctor.
This is a doctor who provides state-paid medical services in a medical institution that has a contract with the National Health Service.
Inpatient rehabilitation
The doctor of physical and rehabilitation medicine also has the right to issue a referral for medical rehabilitation in a hospital.
Such rehabilitation after Covid-19 is provided to adults and children.
Medical rehabilitation services are provided in accordance with an individual medical rehabilitation plan, which is made up for the patient by a doctor of physical and rehabilitation medicine.
In terms of functional disorders and limitations of patient activity are determined in accordance with the categories of the International Functional Classification, objective assessment of patient problems, goals of medical rehabilitation (specific, measurable, achievable, significant, time-limited).
Also, the types of planned medical rehabilitation services (outpatient, day inpatient or inpatient treatment), the specialists involved and the goals of rehabilitation, the technical means necessary for rehabilitation, the intensity of medical rehabilitation, and so on are determined.
Medical rehabilitation services of medium intensity (two to three hours per day) or high intensity (three to four hours per day) are provided to prevent complications, reduce or reduce dysfunctions, as well as to stabilize a person for a period of six months from the date of the illness.
After completing the rehabilitation course, the result will be evaluated, regardless of whether the goals were fully or partially achieved.
As Shatalberg explained, one copy of the medical rehabilitation plan together with the referral will be issued to the patient after consultation with a physiotherapist and a rehabilitation doctor, the other will be attached to an outpatient or inpatient medical record.
When providing multidisciplinary medical rehabilitation services, meetings of the multidisciplinary team will be held at least once a week.
Decisions made at the meeting are recorded in the patient ’ s medical record.
The planned state funding for ambulatory rehabilitation is 26,682 euros, for day hospital rehabilitation - 411,251 euros and for round-the-clock hospital rehabilitation - 1,508,199 euros.
According to Stahlberga, information about the results of the work for the first month and the number of patients in the electronic payment system will be available later.
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- Organization of the patient's daily life, including regular social and psychological support (notably for Parkinson’s disease), healthy eating (small, frequent meals), monitoring of blood pressure and pulse, sleep hygiene, and an active lifestyle, is emphasized to reduce disability and improve quality of life.

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Neurologist Natalia Shipilova on how to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson ’ s disease
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Every year, April 11 is World Parkinson ’ s Day.
This is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disease in which a variety of organs and functions of the body suffer.
Therefore, patients with it have a much lower quality of life than healthy people.
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.
A number of autonomic, sensory and neuropsychiatric disorders are also possible - smell, gastrointestinal tract, urinary and cardiovascular systems, as well as depression and anxiety.
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
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- The Tyumen region is equipped with a variety of physiotherapy devices, mainly used for respiratory, ENT, and musculoskeletal conditions.

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In the Tyumen region - an impressive arsenal of tools and techniques for patient recovery
New wards for the rehabilitation of patients opened in “Urban planner ”
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In the Tyumen region - an impressive arsenal of tools and techniques for the recovery of patients is concentrated in the medical and rehabilitation center "Urban Builder".
Recently, new wards have been opened here for the rehabilitation of patients after joint replacement.
20 specialized beds are placed in the department of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and peripheral nervous system.
They are intended for patients after surgery for endoprosthetics of large joints.
The rooms after repair were equipped with furniture of a certain height, functional beds.
Handrails are mounted in the bathroom, toilets are installed at the required height, showers are arranged without a tray.
- We strictly observe all the rules for the organization of medical rehabilitation in the OLRC "Gradostroitel".
The main goal is to transfer as many patients who have undergone joint replacement surgery as possible “from bed to bed ” after surgical treatment.
To do this, the attending physician three days before the expected discharge from the hospital must, through the coordination center, agree on the date of hospitalization for the second stage of rehabilitation.
Here it is important to provide a comfortable and safe environment for patients, - commented the chief doctor of OLRC "Gradostroitel" Lyudmila Barsukova.
Adapted wards for people with limited motor functions are also important for the prevention of undesirable complications, such as dislocation of the endoprosthesis.
A large role in the work of the multidisciplinary team is given to instructor-methodologists of exercise therapy and ergotherapists who teach the patient the correct setting of the leg when walking, develop the volume of movements in the limb.

- Rehabilitation centers such as “Territory of Health” are being opened to improve access, although patients often have long travel times.

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“Territory of Health ” opened a rehabilitation center in the Industrial district of Barnaul
Center "Territory of Health" opened on the street. Baltiyskaya, 92.
This is an outpatient department of medical rehabilitation, where residents of the Industrial district of Barnaul will receive assistance.
Reception center "Territory of Health".
Photo by Dmitry Lyamzin.
General Director of the clinical treatment and rehabilitation center "Territory of Health" Svetlana Kharchenko says that the Industrial district is the most densely populated.
At the same time, it is not easy for many patients to get from here to the Zmeinogorsk tract, where the main areas of the center are located.
Travel time is sometimes up to two hours.
- We analyzed the location of rehabilitation centers and realized that there are no similar institutions in this area, - says Svetlana Kharchenko. - So, we can say, we ourselves came to the patient.
Svetlana Kharchenko, director of the clinical treatment and rehabilitation center "Territory of Health".
Photo by Dmitry Lyamzin.
In the center will accept people from other parts of the city, if it is convenient for them to travel here.
But the main pool will consist of patients sent from nearby clinics.
After treatment in hospitals and polyclinics of the region, doctors, if indicated, can send the patient to rehabilitation.
"Territory of Health" from the very beginning works in the system of compulsory health insurance, so the help here is free, for this you only need the referral of the attending physician.
The profile of the center is diseases of the musculoskeletal system, peripheral and central nervous system, as well as somatic diseases that require rehabilitation, for example, the consequences of a previous coronavirus infection, in oncology.
The outpatient medical rehabilitation department on Baltiyskaya Street is 500 square meters of area, where each meter has its own functionality: there is a large gym, rooms for psychological unloading, massage, physio- and acupuncture, treatment room.
A multidisciplinary team works with each patient in the department, as well as in the main center: a specialist in physical rehabilitation medicine, a neurologist, an orthopedic traumatologist, a physiotherapist, an exercise therapy instructor, a clinical psychologist, and, if necessary, a speech therapist.
– Our task is to make the patient a part of our team, – says Svetlana Kharchenko. – For example, the patient says: “I want to walk 100 meters on foot easily, but now I can ’ t. ”
We are all working together on this specific goal.
Rehabilitation programs “Territory of Health ” are quite intensive.
The patient of the center, 37-year-old Igor Peryshkin from Leninsky district says that his back fell ill five years ago from heavy loads.
“But there was no time to start treatment and finally recover, ” he says. – The legs almost stopped listening, it was impossible to bend.
It ’ s been a week since I ’ ve been here and I can wear my own shoes.
I can ride for half an hour, and I couldn ’ t drive for five minutes. ”
The department can take 60 people a day, working in three shifts.
Most of the patients are people who have undergone high-tech treatment, including surgery, on the musculoskeletal system.
According to the chief physician of the Federal Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics in Barnaul, Vladimir Peleganchuk, more than 9,000 patients with musculoskeletal problems were treated in Barnaul in 2022.
Half of them were rehabilitated.
“With the opening of such a center, we close the entire range of medical services that our patients need: preparation for a high-tech operation, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation, which is very important for the final recovery and quick return of patients to normal life and work, ” said Peleganchuk.
Vladimir Peleganchuk, chief physician of the Federal Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics in Barnaul.
Photo by Dmitry Lyamzin.
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The Health Territory Center was opened in 2019 under an investment agreement with the regional government.
Over the years, about 20,000 patients have been treated and rehabilitated here.
30% of patients of the Territory of Health are residents of other regions of Siberia and the European part of the country.
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- Neurofitness and creative activities are used with older adults in some villages as preventive measures against dementia, promoting health and well-being.

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Transformation of age: in the village of Novosineglazovsky, elderly people are engaged in creativity and neurofitness for the prevention of dementia
For several months, elderly residents of the village participated in the project “Transformation of Age ”
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For three months, elderly residents of the village of Novosineglazovsky participated in the project “Transformations of Age ”, supported by the grant“ OMK-Partnership ” of the plant “Trubodetal ”.
All autumn, older people were engaged in neurofitness, creativity and dancing with specialists from ANO “Man opposite ”.
All in order to prevent the onset of senile dementia.
Older persons are a vulnerable group of the population.
When a person moves into the “elderly ” category, he is faced with the fact that his lifestyle changes greatly, his health deteriorates and his level of activity drops.
Because of this, pensioners are often prone to apathy, tend to fixate on diseases and problems.
This problem can be solved by increasing the social activity of the older generation.
It helps to maintain health and taste for life.
Photo: ANO "The man opposite"
To solve this problem in the village of Novosineglazovsky took in ANO "Man opposite" - a charitable organization that helps the elderly.
With the support of OMK Trubodetal, the specialists implemented a socially significant project “Transformation of Age ” and invited residents over 55 to participate.
Throughout the autumn, participants attended creative classes, neurofitness classes and dances.
Each direction is important in its own way in the prevention of dementia and for the activity of the older generation.
Photo: ANO "The man opposite"
Neurofitness classes are aimed at preserving intellectual health.
In the first session, participants learned the most important facts about dementia: how this disease manifests itself, how it is dangerous, who is at risk and how to delay the manifestation of the disease.
In the following classes, the women trained key cognitive functions in creative and playful forms.
Art therapy sessions are aimed at realizing the creative potential of the project participants.
Sometimes it is creativity that helps older people to establish a bridge of communication with the younger generation.
To brag about the creative achievements of grandchildren or to do something together is a valuable moment in the life of every elderly person.
The participants liked the carving lesson - figured cutting of vegetables and fruits.
Photo: ANO "The man opposite"
Especially pleased the residents of the village dancing.
On them, the ladies learned the movements of waltz and salsa.
And they showed their achievements on the shooting of the final dance video, which became the final event of the project.
— Our participants are incredibly positive and talented women.
You get in a great mood with them!
We will remember these classes with sincere warmth and a smile on our face, ” says Irina Moskaleva, a social work specialist at the ANO “The Man Across ”.
ANO “Person Opposite ” works with dementia problems and provides social and rehabilitation assistance to those in need: humanitarian, advisory, volunteer.
Implements medico-prophylactic and leisure activities for seriously ill people, their families, older people.

- Support programs exist for children with disabilities, including projects like “Warm hands” that combine adaptive physical culture (AFK) with therapeutic massage, closely supervised by specialists.

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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.
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- 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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- Availability of qualified specialist staff can be a challenge in ongoing rehabilitation and support for children with special needs.

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Content: Society15 September 2021 9: 00
“Big ship ” for disabled children in the suburbs takes on board and children from the DPR
In the Republic there is no base for the rehabilitation of special children, you have to leave
Children from the DPR receive not only high-tech medical care, but also gain experience of creative and positive communication.
Photo: Elena Kharitonova
Children with disabilities in the Donetsk People ’ s Republic urgently need comprehensive support.
Parents who have a special child are looking for ways to help them.
Alas, sometimes in vain.
- Unfortunately, today in the Republic there is no clear system of rehabilitation, - the adviser to the Head of the DPR for health care Olga Dolgoshapko tells the KP correspondent. - Abilitation (a set of medical and pedagogical measures aimed at teaching a disabled child abilities that he did not have before. - Ed.) is.
There are two specialized children ’ s sanatoriums in Donetsk.
One for children with cardiovascular diseases on the embankment of Kalmius, and the second for children with lesions of the central nervous system.
Olga DOLGOSHAPKO
Photo: Roman POBEREZHNYUK
The children ’ s neuro-rehabilitation center, created by Professor Stanislav Yevtushenko, is not enough.
Partially rehabilitate young patients on the basis of the Republican Children's Clinical Hospital.
There are more beds of rehabilitation in the orphanage, which is in the Kiev district of Donetsk.
In addition, because of the war in the DNR, there are no children's health resorts.
- Children's health resorts are located in Svyatogorsk, Krasny Liman, Mariupol and other settlements that were on the Ukrainian side.
And at the only resort of the Republic - in Sedovo, alas, there is not a single children's sanatorium, - says Olga Dolgoshapko.
It is necessary that parents who have a special child, clearly understand where they will help to learn how to live their child until he comes of age.
FOLLOW A YEAR AHEAD
In the Russian Federation, the situation is fundamentally different.
There, children with disabilities have the opportunity to undergo rehabilitation and rehabilitation up to 23 years.
One of the most unique children's rehabilitation and educational centers is located in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow region.
The Constellation was built two years ago.
And now there are places in it for parents of disabled children from all over the Russian Federation.
In the "Constellation" the queue is scheduled for many years ahead.
Despite this, dozens of children from the Donetsk People ’ s Republic who suffered as a result of shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine have the opportunity to undergo rehabilitation there every year.
In the rehabilitation and educational center "Sozvezdie", according to unique programs, rehabilitation and rehabilitation are most often carried out by children with lesions of the musculoskeletal system, cerebral palsy (cerebral palsy) and the consequences of explosive injuries.
Director of the "Constellation" Sergei Syurin in an interview with "Komsomolskaya Pravda" compared the huge building of the rehabilitation center with a ship.
There are five departments on board: medical rehabilitation, correctional, school, vocational training and a school of foster parents.
Sergey Syurin.
Photo: center-psi.ru
- Medical and rehabilitation department: it is unique for Russia, - says Sergey Nikolaevich. - It collected all possible methods and technologies of correction and rehabilitation of children with all types of developmental disorders.
The staff includes children ’ s specialists of absolutely all specializations, from psychologists and neuropathologists to physiotherapists, dentists and ophthalmologists.
In the "Constellation" electro-phototherapy, magnetotherapy, paraffin therapy, ozokeritotherapy, procedures in the salt room and much more are used.
Methods of computer rehabilitation allow to teach children with disabilities the skills of proper breathing and correct impaired vision.
And in a specially equipped pool, water aerobics is practiced even with wheelchair users.
WALK TO TEACH ROBOTS
In the rehabilitation of children in the "Constellation" actively apply the achievements of robotics.
There is a Russian analogue of the Swiss apparatus "Lokomat", "System of locomotor therapy", with the help of which children with disorders of the musculoskeletal system learn to walk again.
The Commissioner for Human Rights in the Moscow region Ekaterina Semenova and the adviser to the Head of the DPR on the rights of the child Eleanor Fedorenko visit the rehabilitation center of children affected by shelling of the Ukrainian army.
Photo: Elena KHARITONOVA
- The child is placed in the "Locomotor Therapy System", suspended on special mounts and the device begins to walk first instead, and then together with the child.
The essence of locomotor therapy is to “remind ” the paralyzed body (muscles and nerves) how to move, which muscle groups should contract under certain actions, along which neural chain is the connection, - explains the mechanism of rehabilitation of spinal cord Sergei Syurin.
By the way, if the Swiss "Lokomat" is designed for adults, adolescents or kids and costs about 45 million rubles, then the Russian analogue, which produces the All-Russian Society of Disabled Persons, is 10 times cheaper.
Moreover, with the help of a wrench, it adapts to any height; the device is suitable even for the elderly.
In the "Constellation" actively provide assistance to children experiencing learning difficulties.
- The uniqueness of our school department is that we take children with all developmental disorders, - says Sergey Syurin. - With the exception of completely deaf and blind.
We have twenty-seven variants of adapted educational programs of study within the same building.
We do not isolate children from each other.
Children with severe multiple developmental disorders are taught in micro-classes of four to five people.
They are taught the most elementary; the main task of teachers is to achieve maximum autonomy from the help of adults.
Meanwhile, many children with disabilities are able to get a profession.
For example, children with cerebral palsy, when intelligence is preserved, can become talented programmers, designers, mathematicians, teachers, diagnosticians.
Constellation helps with that.
In the rehabilitation center there is even a school of foster parents.
- We are preparing future guardians, foster caregivers, adoptive parents - people who decided to take an orphan with disabilities into their family, - says Sergey Nikolaevich.
ANGEL-KEEPER IN THE FACE OF OMBUDSMEN, MOSCOW
By the way, the Sozvezdie Rehabilitation Center would not exist without the personal participation of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Moscow Region, Ekaterina Semenova.
- Ekaterina Yurievna was the first to believe in the complex technology of rehabilitation and rehabilitation of disabled children developed by us ("Constellation" was born from a unique correctional department founded by Surin 15 years ago. - Ed.), - says Sergey Nikolaevich. - From the moment of the birth of the idea to the beginning of the design and construction of the center, she was a kind guardian angel - pierced the impenetrable walls and helped to build this building.
And now, thanks to the direct participation of Ekaterina Semenova, the Constellation rescues thousands of doomed children, among them children from the DPR, who became disabled as a result of the shelling of the AFU.
DONBASS NEEDS ITS “CONSTELLATION ”
In Krasnogorsk in the rehabilitation center "Constellation" children from the DPR in small groups sends Advisor to the Head of the DPR on the rights of the child Eleanor Fedorenko.
Eleonora FEDORENKO
There are no hopeless children – children should always have a chance.
It is our responsibility as adults to give this opportunity to the child.
Even if he is immobile, he has the right to receive some kind of profession.
To teach you to hold a spoon, a pen, read a book in your hand - this and many others should be dealt with by a children's rehabilitation center.
- I very much hope that in our Republic we will build such a center by joint efforts.
He is desperately needed.
The decision on the need to build a large modern rehabilitation center should be made at the state level, - says Eleonora Mikhailovna.
Only the construction of the building, where the joint stay of children and parents will be provided, will require at least a billion rubles.
By the way, a modern rehabilitation center could serve disabled children from both the DPR and the LPR.
COMMENATARIES
“PATIENT PARENTS, AS THE RULE, HAVE UNHEALTHY CHILDREN ”
Health Advisor to the Head of the DPR Olga DOLGOSHAPKO:
Unfortunately, the number of children with disabilities in childhood is increasing.
This is due to the fact that every year the health of expectant mothers worsens.
Sick adolescents who become parents cannot produce healthy offspring.
This is what the entire maternity and child protection service of the Donetsk People ’ s Republic is working on.
The task of health care is, if possible, to monitor the health of the younger generation, to help sick adolescents give birth to healthy children.
By the way, harmful habits affect the reproductive system: smoking cigarettes and newfangled vapes (electronic cigarettes, mini-hookahs) - it is proved that they are very harmful.
No less dangerous is the abuse of alcohol.
Their “contribution ” is also made by stress.
Yes, and transferred by a woman during pregnancy various infectious diseases, especially viral origin.
So, for example, a herpes infection (“rubella ”) the expectant mother easily tolerates: in the form of a respirator, and the entire virus rushes to the fetus and the child, if he survives, then there can be serious problems, up to congenital cerebral palsy (CP).
IN RUSSIA HELP TO EARLY CHILDREN FROM DONBASS
Advisor to the Head of the DPR on the Rights of the Child Eleonora FEDORENKO:
- Together with the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Moscow Region Ekaterina Semenova, I went to see how the "Constellation" is being built.
In September 2019, I attended the opening of this rehabilitation center; I was struck by the abundance of innovative approaches and technologies.
The first group of children from the Donetsk People ’ s Republic came to the “Constellation ” in December 2019.
This was done thanks to Ekaterina Yurievna.
The Commissioner for Human Rights, as a guardian angel for our children.
When I ask her for help, I always get it.
Thank you so much!
She heard about the trouble of Donbass, understood what kind of help is needed.
We have a problem with the rehabilitation of disabled children.
Now "Constellation" actively shares with us their developments.
The rehabilitation center near Moscow accepts our specialists for training free of charge.
In the Republic there are correctional centres in cities and districts where children with disabilities are helped.
FATE OF CHILDREN
44 wounded children from the DPR have been rehabilitated in the “Constellation ” since the beginning of the year
Advisor to the Head of the DPR on the rights of the child Eleonora Fedorenko told the “KP ” the story of children affected by the shelling of the AFU.
Andrei Dmitriev and Tatiana Chernobay are fifteen years old, both from Uglegorsk, near Yenakievo.
In the winter of 2015, there were street battles with the Ukrainian army.
For two months, stray ammunition exploded every day in residential buildings.
Many civilians, including children, were affected.
THANKS TO THE “CONSTELLATION ” THE DREAM OF THE GUY WILL BE FULL
Andrei Dmitriev was seriously wounded in the spine, as a result of which his legs were denied.
“All this time, his parents did not fold their hands and we, as the state, sent the child for treatment and rehabilitation abroad, repeatedly to Moscow, ” recalls the adviser to the Head of the DPR on the rights of the child, Eleonora Fedorenko.
When a new rehabilitation center "Sozvezdie" was opened in the Moscow region, Andrei Dmitriev was sent there in the first group of children from the Donetsk People's Republic.
For two years of rehabilitation in the "Constellation" Andrei graduated from 9 classes of secondary school.
And now he is preparing to enter Krasnogorsk in the direction of software.
- It was impossible to get him an education in the DPR, and in the Moscow region they are ready to lend a helping hand.
The boy forever remained a wheelchair user and for him to engage in computer technology is the fulfillment of a dream! - says Eleonora Fedorenko.
Andrew has to go through rehabilitation for more than one year.
ROSHAL ’ S CLINIC SAVED THE FOOT TO THE GIRL
Recently, Tatyana Chernobay returned home to Uglegorsk from Moscow.
The girl, who received multiple shrapnel wounds in 2015, was treated at the Scientific Research Institute of Emergency Pediatric Surgery and Traumatology (Leonid Roshal Clinic).
There, Tanya saved her leg: they made a unique operation to engrave a muscle to the bone, which was rejected every now and then.
In the clinic to the world-famous doctor Tatyana got directly from the “Constellation ”, where she underwent rehabilitation this spring.
Leonid Roshal is not indifferent to the fate of the children of Donbass.
He asked the adviser to the Head of the DPR on the rights of the child: “How many wounded children in the Donbass? ”.
- World-renowned doctor Leonid Roshal is ready to help all the wounded children of Donbass (and there are 264 children), whom the profile of his clinic is able to cure.
This is a miracle! – says Eleanor Mikhailovna.
In the first half of this year, 44 boys and girls visited the Constellation.
REFERENCE "KP"
As of today, there are 6,051 disabled children in the Donetsk People ’ s Republic.
More than a quarter are congenital anomalies of development (wolf mouth, cleft lip, shortening of limbs, fingers is more or less than five).
In second place - disorders of the psyche and behavior, and in the third - diseases of the central nervous system, cerebral palsy.
Both children with developmental disabilities and those affected by the shelling of the Armed Forces of Ukraine need rehabilitation or rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation (that is, the restoration of the lost) is most often required by those who received war injuries.
Children with disabilities should not only be treated, but also socialized with further training feasible profession.
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Parents are actively engaged in seeking and supplementing care.

- There are specialized facilities like “Constellation” for disabled children, including those affected by conflict in regions like Donetsk; these centers strive to promote maximum autonomy and independence.

- Some centers are visited and supported by governmental and humanitarian figures, aiming to expand similar rehabilitation models.

- For cognitive health, regular classes, art therapy, and continued skill practice at home are advocated, especially in dementia care for older adults.

- Physical activity recommendations (specifically referencing the Dr. Bubnovsky method) suggest that studying/participating in sessions 2-3 times per week can relieve pain and address joint issues, offering notable improvement without surgery.

- The overall tone emphasizes the role of structured activities, family and social support, and community rehabilitation resources in maintaining or restoring health and independence in various at-risk populations, including older adults and children with disabilities.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

**Relevant to Tai Chi and Fall Prevention:**
- The extract highlights the importance of physical activity, regular structured exercises, and therapy sessions done about 2-3 times per week for improvements in mobility and reduction of disability.

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 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?

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.

- Both psychological support and community engagement are vital for adherence and success in rehabilitation programs.

- Although Tai Chi is not specifically named, the context suggests that similar exercise-based interventions with ongoing participation and skilled supervision (as with adaptive physical culture) confer physical and psychological benefits relevant to fall prevention and mobility improvement.

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 improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

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 that may cause falls of elderly patients.

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

What study was included in trials combining excercise with a cognitive compoent?

Cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia.

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.

**Evidence-Informed Implications:**
- Regular, supervised movement sessions multiple times a week (2-3x) are effective for mobility and pain reduction, underscoring a plausible frequency for Tai Chi practice in achieving similar benefits for balance and fall prevention in older adults.

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 improves the balance of older people.

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.

- Activities must be tailored to the population (older adults, post-acute patients, special needs children) and integrated with social, cognitive, and emotional support for optimal outcomes.

For which group is Tai Chi beneficial to?

- Ensuring accessibility (minimizing travel, community centers) and specialist availability is necessary for program sustainability and adherence.

(*Note: The extract does not analyze Tai Chi directly but provides context supporting the general principles of frequency, supervision, and multi-modal rehabilitation relevant to Tai Chi research in fall prevention.

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 have studies shown about Tai Chi's health benefit?

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

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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.
Did you know...
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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**Memory Loss and Its Impact:**
   - Memory problems, such as those in dementia, can seriously affect a person’s ability to perform at home and work, including forgetfulness with daily safety tasks (e.g., leaving the stove on), potentially increasing fall risk if attention lapses.

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Content: Loss of memory loss
By Michael C. Levin, MD, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
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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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- Mild cognitive impairment is common with aging, and cognitive decline may impact safe mobility, underscoring the importance of interventions that address both physical and cognitive domains.

**Rehabilitation Innovations:**
   - Video games and virtual rehabilitation have been shown to support stroke recovery, offering a form of therapy that can supplement clinic visits and may address mobility deficits in a motivating way.

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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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- Technologies and innovative therapy modalities are being explored to improve rehabilitation quality and access, which could parallel emerging interest in alternative exercise regimens like Tai Chi.

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Abu Dhabi conference discusses role of art in trauma treatment
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
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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.
Shelter Center
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 excercises shall aid in Alzheimer's and dementia prevention?

**Therapy Dosage and Approaches:**
   - Specific rehabilitation protocols, such as restraining motion therapy after stroke, recommend intense, targeted practice (e.g., 35 hours), emphasizing the importance of frequency and consistency in therapy for functional gains.

- Physical therapy often includes recommendations like rest, progressive loading, and attentive pain management to prevent overuse injuries, principles that echo the low-impact, mindful movement style of Tai Chi.

**Biomechanics and Fall Risk:**
   - Anatomical issues (e.g., stiff ankles, high arches) can elevate fall risk by reducing shock absorption and altering gait, highlighting the need for interventions that improve strength, flexibility, and proprioception.

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.

- Proper warm-up, flexibility, and exercise selection are stressed for minimizing injury and maintaining joint health—key components of safe movement in aging populations.

**Dehydration & Falls in Elderly:**
   - Dehydration is noted as a contributing factor to confusion and falls in older adults, reinforcing the need for holistic risk assessments and interventions aimed at both physical and systemic factors.

**Creative Arts and Sensory Engagement in Rehab:**
   - Art therapy and sensory-rich activities support emotional well-being, communication skills, and sensory integration, which while not directly related to physical stability, address the comprehensive needs of rehabilitation patients.

**Implications for Tai Chi & Fall Prevention:**
- The extracts indirectly support the rationale for Tai Chi by emphasizing the multidimensional factors affecting fall risk: cognitive decline, strength, mobility, proprioception, and motivation.

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?

Improved muscle strength
Improved balance

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 improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

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 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.

- Interventions that are safe, repetitive, and engaging—like Tai Chi—align with best practices in fall prevention: regular practice (usually at least 1–3 times/week in studies), focus on balance and attention, slow progressive movements, and addressing both mind and body needs.

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 improves the balance of older people.

It limits the danger of falls among the elderly.

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.

What study was included in trials combining excercise with a cognitive compoent?

Cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia.

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.

- The holistic nature of Tai Chi, supporting both physical stability and cognitive attentiveness, fits with modern rehabilitation priorities.

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 improves the balance of older people.

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 that may cause falls of elderly patients.

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

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

An overall sense of well-being.
Higher mental clarity.

What study was included in trials combining excercise with a cognitive compoent?

Cognitively enhanced tai chi in older adults at risk for dementia.

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.

- As parallel evidenced-based practices (e.g., virtual rehab or restraining therapies) stress the need for consistent, supervised, and targeted interventions, Tai Chi’s structured group or home sessions could offer similar benefits if practiced consistently.

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

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

**Conclusion:**
The provided extracts reinforce the need for multifaceted, consistent interventions for fall prevention and mobility improvement.

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 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.

This highlights the critical need for effective interventions to improve mobility and reduce fall risk.

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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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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 improves the balance of older people.

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.

It can effectively improve the movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease 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.