According to research, each year, 1 in 4 Americans 65 and older fall. Further, around 40% of people in this demographic have at least one disability. If your parent or loved one was recently injured or is prone to injury, consider the benefits of enlisting them with a rehabilitation center.

Why Should Your Senior Loved One Seek Rehabilitation?

1. Customized Care

At a rehabilitation center, your loved one’s care will be tailored to their needs. For a more severe injury, such as a hip fracture, your loved one might remain at the center for a few months, and, during that time, they’ll work with therapists to regain a full range of motion. Additionally, strength training will help them build back muscle in the affected area to prevent further injury and easily maneuver a walker. 

Alternatively, if your loved one was not injured, but is simply looking to enhance mobility and coordination and preventative care, they will benefit from activities like yoga, which is proven to reduce the likelihood of falling. They will return home with stretches and exercise routines to help maintain their independence. 

2. Emotional Support

After an injury or when facing reduced mobility, your loved one is bound to encounter emotional distress. While you can provide them with emotional support, over time, you might start to feel you don’t have the expertise to provide proper care. A professional team at a rehabilitation center will have experience navigating your loved one’s emotional complexity. They will provide a safe place for them to discuss feelings and to learn how to move past them.

Further, with other seniors around them who are struggling with similar emotional and physical issues, they will feel a sense of community. With an improved mental state, physical recovery will be easier.  

3. Round the Clock Care

Rehabilitation centers offer  24-hour support for seniors, so whether your loved one is experiencing pain in the middle of the night or simply needs help safely getting to the bathroom, there will be someone there to help them. Additionally, they will receive help with daily, crucial tasks, such as wound dressing or taking medications.

Thanks to this round the clock care, your loved one will avoid complications resulting from negligence and receive treatment that changes with them. No longer will you or your loved one be kept awake at night worrying about dangerous possibilities. 

For senior care for your loved one, rely on Mount Washington Care Center in Cincinnati, OH. For over three decades, they’ve provided comprehensive senior care to attend to each patient’s medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Their experienced team is knowledgeable in rehabilitation and restorative care, including physical and occupational therapy, dietary monitoring, and various activities. To find out how they can support your loved one, call (513) 231-4561, or learn more about their range of services online.