It just so happens that the elderly population overlooked on their level of capabilities. Movement is, by far, one of the best medicines an elderly adult can take as a daily prescription.
So, what are we missing?
As clinicians, we can provide the ultimate fruits of labor, and that’s the quality of life. Age is just a number, and far too many people evaluate that as a self-limiter. We, as clinicians, are responsible for reversing the script of negative programming. If one lacks strength, we can facilitate strengthening. If one requires an increased range of motion, we can restore healthy joint integrity. If one lacks confidence, we can build them up with kind words.
So, the notion stays the same: we prepare as a team.
We take pride in the result while staying humble along the journey. I may come from a professional athlete background, but that doesn’t make me any more heroic than an elderly patient fighting for their life. It’s more than just a game on the line now, and It’s the lives of others that drive my purpose to be the best teammate for my patients.
We will win!,