Rehabilitation unit for elderly

I was thrilled to read that you will be developing a rehabilitation unit for older adults in Malta. As a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and a researcher in the area of motivating older adults to engage in functional...

I was thrilled to read that you will be developing a rehabilitation unit for older adults in Malta. As a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and a researcher in the area of motivating older adults to engage in functional activities and exercise, I know how critical it is that such facilities are developed.

Unfortunately, we do not care for older adults in the same way we care for children. That is, there is a tendency for us to simply take care of older individuals rather than help them optimise their own function and abilities. This type of care results in greater dependency and further exacerbates function.

Ultimately, these individuals then do not reach their highest level of function and may require costly institutional care.

I applaud you for thinking ahead as the demographics of your country change and of trying to optimise functions and quality of life of your citizens. Best of luck as you move forward with this endeavour.

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