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Geriatric rehabilitation involves therapies focused on improving symptoms, promoting recovery, and enhancing the quality of life of seniors. Several physical and psychological challenges hinder effective rehabilitation for seniors. This blog underscores the effect of geriatric syndromes in rehabilitating senior citizens.   According to Dr. Ignatius Jacob, Consultant-Rehab Care at Athulya Senior Care, “A senior typically faces multiple issues biologically due to degeneration of organ systems leading to multiple health conditions, psychologically due to the impairment caused by these health conditions, and socially due to the disability when these health conditions are not addressed appropriately. There are a lot of medical advancements addressing these domains independently but the real challenge is to integrate them into one unified comprehensive care model.   Understanding Geriatric Syndromes Geriatric syndromes have been gaining the focal light in research due to their burden

  Rehabilitation as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) refers to a set of interventions planned to optimise functioning and lower disability in individuals with health ailments. Engaging in rehabilitation techniques helps the individual to become independent as possible in executing their daily activities. It also helps them to participate effectively in work and recreation activities. Improvements in physical health also improve one’s mental wellness. Although there is an increase in the life expectancy of humans, people live longer with chronic health diseases. This in turn shoots up the need for rehabilitation centres and therapies.   The global need for rehabilitation is on the rise but stays unmet due to several reasons. Older adults can benefit greatly by administering the right rehabilitation procedures. Strength and Flexibility are two vital factors affected by aging. Older adults will need more strength to perform simple tasks like getting up from a chair. Hen