Citation

Reddy MP, Reddy V. Geriatrics 1997; 52(9): 59-62, 71, 75.

Affiliation

Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Unit, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Advanstar Communications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9307573

Abstract

Mortality and morbidity are high in elderly stroke patients. Early mobilization and prevention of stroke-related complications improve their ability to participate in a more intense and comprehensive rehabilitation program. An interdisciplinary approach to stroke rehabilitation restores functional loss, improves quality of life, and decreases long-term economic costs. Important parts of stroke rehabilitation include patient and family education, treatment of stroke-related complications, and prevention of recurrent stroke. A healthy and caring spouse, continence of bladder and bowel, and ability to feed oneself are the most positive predictors of stroke outcome.

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