Page 3 - Rehabilitation for Bedridden Elderly
P. 3
Life Education
Ebook
Definition of terms:
REHABILITATION
● Primary purpose of rehabilitation is to enable people to function
at the highest possible level with existing physical impairment.
BED RIDDEN
● Significant amount of time in bed, temporary or long term.
DEFINITION OF OLD
● Geriatric population > 65 years
○ YOUNG old 60++
○ OLD old 75+
○ OLDEST old 85+
LIFE EXPECTANCY IN MALAYSIA
● Average: 74.1 years
● Female: 76.4 years
● Male: 71.7 years
Is Malaysia
Aging?