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## Essential Units for Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Geriatric Rehabilitation
**Module 1: Foundations of Geriatric Rehabilitation**
* • **Imminent Care and Assessment:** Identifying and prioritizing the needs of older adults in acute and chronic care settings.
* • **The Role of Rehabilitation in Geriatric Care:** Understanding the impact of rehabilitation on improving quality of life and preventing functional decline.
* • **Ethical Considerations in Geriatric Rehabilitation:** Addressing ethical issues related to person-centered care, informed consent, and confidentiality.
**Module 2: Assessment and Intervention**
* • **Comprehensive Assessment:** Utilizing a variety of assessment tools and techniques to identify individual strengths, weaknesses, and limitations.
* • **Interdisciplinary Collaboration:** Building strong relationships and communication skills among healthcare professionals involved in care.
* • **Evidence-Based Interventions:** Applying evidence-based practices in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other rehabilitation modalities.
**Module 3: Promoting Mobility and Function**
* • **Exercise Physiology for Older Adults:** Understanding the physiological processes involved in exercise and its impact on mobility and function.
* • **Promoting Balance and Falls Prevention:** Implementing interventions to improve balance, reduce falls risk, and maintain mobility.
* • **Promoting Functional Independence:** Developing and implementing strategies to improve daily living skills, including dressing, bathing, and eating.
**Module 4: Promoting Communication and Cognition**
* • **Communication in Dementia and Other Cognitive Impairments:** Understanding the communication challenges faced by older adults and applying appropriate communication strategies.
* • **Cognitive Rehabilitation for Older Adults:** Promoting cognitive function through engaging activities and interventions.
* • **Promoting Brain Health and Mental Well-being:** Addressing the impact of cognitive decline on overall health and well-being.
**Module 5: Promoting Mental Health and Well-being**
* • **Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults:** Addressing depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns through various therapeutic approaches.
* • **Promoting Healthy Aging and Quality of Life:** Promoting positive aging experiences through social engagement, leisure activities, and self-care.
* • **Promoting End-of-Life Care and Palliative Care:** Providing care and support to individuals facing serious illness and their families.
**Module 6: Integrating Rehabilitation into Long-Term Care**
* • **Rehabilitation in Long-Term Care Settings:** Adapting rehabilitation interventions to meet the unique needs of individuals living in long-term care facilities.
* • **Promoting Rehabilitation in Community-Based Settings:** Integrating rehabilitation into community-based care models for older adults.
* • **Advocacy and System-Level Change:** Engaging in advocacy efforts to improve access to quality rehabilitation services for older adults.