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Why Rehabilitation Should be Included in International Healthy Ageing Agendas.

Authors :
Stucki, Gerold
Bickenbach, Jerome
Frontera, Walter
Source :
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Apr2019, Vol. 98 Issue 4, p251-252. 2p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article offers information on concerning the involvement of rehabilitation in international healthy ageing agendas. It mentions increase in the number of persons living with chronic health conditions and experiencing disability as per aging; integrations of rehabilitation to address the challenges of healthy ageing; and rehabilitation is used for improving healthy ageing resulting from advances in biology and technology, behavioral change, and social and environmental adaptation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08949115
Volume :
98
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135467357
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000001111