Geriatric rehabilitation. 1. Social, attitudinal, and economic factors.
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Abstract
This self-directed learning module highlights the social, attitudinal, and economic factors that are important in the rehabilitation of the older adult. It is part of the chapter on geriatric rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article contains information on the epidemiology of aging and disability, geriatric rehabilitation treatment environments, social support systems, reimbursement issues, and ageism.
Medical subject headings
- Aged
- Rehabilitation