Rehabilitation with respect, safety and human care

Elderly people – Geriatric Population

Rehabiliation in the geriatric population aims at maintaining and improving functional capacity, gait, balance and safety in everyday life activities. With the passage of time, functional reserves decrease and the need for organized and personalized care becomes essential.

Structured geriatric rehabilitation

At Diaplasis Rehabilitation Center, in Kalamata, we provide specialized geriatric rehabilitation programs, designed with respect for the needs and dignity of the elderly.

Taking into consideration the physical, psychological and social parameters, the primary goal of geriatric rehabilitation is to:

  • maintain autonomy
  • prevent falls
  • support independent living

Rehabilitation is carried out under the constant medical supervision of a Physiatrist and Geriatrician, ensuring complete assessment, safe therapeutic planning and dynamic adaptation of the program to the specific needs of each elder.

What does the rehabilitation program include?

The therapeutic intervention at Diaplasis is supported, where appropriate, by:

Physical therapy for gait training,

balance and mobility

Therapeutic exercise

adapted to the endurance and capabilities of each elder person

Occupational therapy

to enhance functionality in daily life

Psychological support

to address anxiety, depression or social withdrawal

Nursing care

when required

Nutritional guidance

taking into account chronic diseases and nutritional needs

Benefits of Structured Geriatric Rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary and individualized rehabilitation programs in the geriatric population:

  • improve functional independence
  • reduce the risk of falls and hospitalizations
  • contribute to maintaining autonomy
  • reduce loneliness and social isolation
  • enhance social participation
  • maintain quality of life in old age

Frequently Asked Questions

Geriatric rehabilitation is useful when reduced mobility, gait instability, frequent falls or loss of functional independence are observed.

Yes. Balance and walking safety can be significantly improved through targeted exercise and physical therapy.

Yes. The therapy planning is based on the coexisting medical conditions, medication and the overall medical picture of the geriatric patient.

Yes. Carer education and support constritute a key part of geriatric rehabilitation.