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Erschienen in: Current Geriatrics Reports 1/2018

05.02.2018 | Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (O. Addison, Section Editor)

Rehabilitation for Individuals with Dementia: Facilitating Success

verfasst von: Julie D. Ries

Erschienen in: Current Geriatrics Reports | Ausgabe 1/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Individuals with dementia (IwD) have unique characteristics related to movement quality, motor learning strategies, and interpersonal needs. Without an understanding of these issues, physical therapists (PTs) treat these patients as they would cognitively intact older adults and become frustrated or disheartened when patients do not respond to therapy as expected. The purpose of this article is to facilitate the success of therapeutic interventions with IwD by suggesting therapeutic strategies that play to the strengths of this population.

Recent Findings

Classic and recent literature related to motor control and motor learning in IwD is reviewed, and relevant clinical applications are highlighted. Key components related to successful interventions in existing evidence are presented.

Summary

Armed with an understanding of the unique qualities related to movement disorders and motor learning, PTs will be better equipped to exploit the strengths of IwD for optimal rehab outcomes.
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Metadaten
Titel
Rehabilitation for Individuals with Dementia: Facilitating Success
verfasst von
Julie D. Ries
Publikationsdatum
05.02.2018
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Geriatrics Reports / Ausgabe 1/2018
Elektronische ISSN: 2196-7865
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-018-0237-1

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