Abstract

As global life expectancy continues to rise, the rehabilitation of older adults has become a pressing concern in modern healthcare. The objective of this review is to synthesize current knowledge on geriatric rehabilitation and identify effective approaches to improve outcomes in this population. Frailty and sarcopenia are major predictors of poor rehabilitation outcomes and are influenced by biological, social and behavioral factors. Cognitive decline and delirium significantly affect rehabilitation potential, especially in hospitalized patients. Early mobilization, nutritional support, resistance training and interdisciplinary care are key to preserving function and quality of life. This review emphasizes the importance of early identification and targeted intervention to address age-related impairments. Future research should focus on scalable interventions and integrating novel therapies to enhance geriatric rehabilitation practices.

Keywords:Geriatric rehabilitation; Frailty; Sarcopenia; Aging; Cognitive decline