65+ years old
Seniors

At age 65 and older, people with cerebral palsy may struggle to maintain mobility and motor skills. At that time, condition monitoring, including diagnosis of movement disorders and gross motor skills and 3D motion analysis, is crucial. By working with the medical team, we have the ability to tailor therapeutic interventions

Our team also provides valuable information and guidance on healthy aging, adjusting environmental conditions, and assisting in the selection of appropriate mobility aids. We help manage degenerative changes, pain prevention and proper positioning to improve comfort and function.

We support families and caregivers in adjusting the environment and help them safely access vocational and educational activities as an integral part of comprehensive care at Paley European Institute Neurocenter.

• How can we help you?
  
• Diagnosis of movement and large motor disorders.
• 3D motion analysis.
• Monitor the condition of an adult's joints and muscles to maintain mobility and function.
• Selecting the right interventions at the right time.
• Maintain physical fitness in large motor skills (fitness of large muscle groups).
• Information and tips to promote healthy aging.
• Goal-directed therapy.
• Functional therapy (selection of appropriate methods of working with adults depending on their needs).
• Exercise programs including weight training, gait training, treadmill training.
• Support in the selection or implementation of adapted physical and recreational activities - correct positioning for better comfort, function and social participation.
• Ways to deal with degenerative changes.
• Prevention of pain and ways to deal with its control.
• Adaptation of environmental conditions to the needs of the adult, education of the family and caregivers.
• Assistance in the selection of equipment that will provide the adult with functionality and independence (assistive technologies, equipment that gives mobility).
• Support for safe access to professional activity, education and other social roles.

At the age of 65 and older, people with cerebral palsy may face significant small motor difficulties that affect daily functioning. Weakened muscle strength can make it difficult to undress, dress, eat and drink independently, and use the toilet. Increased muscle tension and finger deformities can further complicate precise movements, such as opening medicine packages or handling small objects.

Small-motor focused therapy at this age includes the development of individualized therapeutic plans to help manage difficulties in daily activities. The specialized approach to therapy aims to improve upper limb function by selecting appropriate working methods and adapting equipment that promotes independence and increases comfort. Adapting the assistance to the patient's needs and monitoring progress are key to achieving optimal results and improving quality of life.

How can we help?

• Training in activities of daily living (dressing, undressing, toileting, bathing, moving around in a wheelchair, taking care of hygiene, eating meals) tailored to your needs
• Patient preceded by a detailed analysis of the activity - learning new activities or adaptations.
• Adapting cutlery or handles to the patient's type of grip with a special thermoplastic material.
• Selecting the right accessories for the bath, shower, toilet.
• Support in adjusting the home environment, including through online consultation.
• Therapy directed at maintaining upper limb muscle strength and grip.
• Functional therapy using functional muscle electrostimulation.
• Selection and/or fabrication of an individual hand orthosis to protect deformities in the upper extremities.
• Botulinum toxin injection.
• Serial redressive plastering.
• Orthopedic procedures in the soft and bony tissues of the upper extremities.
• Daily postoperative therapy.
• Create therapeutic recommendations for continued postoperative therapy.

At 65 and older, people with disabilities can still reap numerous benefits from physical activity tailored to their individual abilities and needs. It is crucial to assess the patient's motor capabilities in order to appropriately select a sport that is both safe and motivating. The creation of an individualized training plan should take into account both the Patient's fitness level and preferences, as well as the level of the sport, to enable effective and safe participation in the activity.

Also important is the selection and modification of sports equipment, which can facilitate exercise and provide greater independence. Controlling exercise technique, grading difficulty and increasing loads as the patient adapts to the training conditions are important for making progress and avoiding injury.

Increasing the level of self-reliance in exercise control and selecting activities to take into account the changes associated with aging are key to providing lasting health benefits and improving the quality of life for seniors with disabilities.

How can we help you?

• Assessment of the Patient's Motor Capabilities.
• Appropriate selection of sports or recreational activities according to the patient's capabilities.
• In the case of team sports, selecting an appropriate group of participants with similar abilities and skills.
• Control of exercise technique to improve motor skills.
• Selection of loads adequate to the patient's capabilities.
• Graduating in difficulty from simple tasks and exercises to more complex and more challenging ones.
• Increasing the level of self-reliance in exercise control.
• Selection of exercises taking into account changes in the musculoskeletal system associated with aging.

At Paley European Institute Neurocenter, we offer assistance in selecting equipment for people 65 and older with disabilities that focuses on providing maximum functionality, comfort and independence. Our team of specialists carefully assesses patients' individual needs, taking into account the specifics of their condition, level of fitness and daily challenges. As part of this assessment, in collaboration with therapists and engineers, we select orthopedic, assistive and adaptive equipment that supports both mobility and daily activities.

The wide range of available solutions includes wheelchairs, walkers and specialized eating and drinking aids, among others. Each of these items is customized to meet the patient's individual needs, and modified as needed to increase efficiency and comfort. Through our comprehensive service, Patients can not only improve their mobility, but also increase their independence and quality of life.

Explore our offer:

• Uprights: static, dynamic
• Wheelchairs: active, positioning, special, stabilizing, stroller, electric, multiposition
• Rehabilitation tricycles
• Car seats
• Orthopedic seats
• Upper and lower limb orthoses
• Tutovia orthoses
• Corsets
• Pelvic orthoses
• Multifunction devices
• Adaptation of space and facilities - elimination of barriers
• Transport equipment: stairlifts, stair chairs
• Bathroom equipment
• Car adaptation
• Lifters: wall, ceiling, mobile
• Rehabilitation beds
• Rehabilitation accessories and devices: wedges, mattresses, balls, fights, tapes, electrostimulators, massagers, walkers, walkers, crutches, canes

At the Paley European Institute Neurocenter, we understand that people with cerebral palsy aged 65 and older may experience difficulties in coping with daily challenges, which can lead to changing behavior, emotional and psychological difficulties. Such behavior may result from pain, frustration, communication problems, major life changes or grief. The goal of our support is to understand the causes of these difficulties, which facilitates effective management and improves patients' overall well-being.

We offer a comprehensive approach that includes assessment, intervention and evaluation tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family. Our interventions range from individual therapy to family support, helping them adapt to changing health and emotional situations. Activities are designed to improve quality of life through effective behavioral management, improved communication, and support in dealing with emotional and mental challenges.

How can we help you?

• Help in coping with the challenges of age.
• Therapeutic support for dealing with emotions and accepting age-related changes.
• Planning for the future in the context of changing health and life needs.