Geriatric Rehabilitation Glossary
105 terms total — 9 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
orthostatic hypotension
A significant drop in blood pressure upon standing — defined as a fall of ≥20 mmHg systolic or ≥10 mmHg diastolic — that is a major cause of falls and dizziness in geriatric rehabilitation patients.
swallowing screen
A brief, standardised clinical test used at the bedside to identify patients at risk of aspiration before a full speech...
Timed Up and Go test
A standardised clinical assessment in which a patient rises from a chair, walks three metres, turns, returns, and sits d...
Tinetti Balance Assessment
A performance-oriented mobility assessment tool evaluating both balance and gait in older adults across a combined 28-po...
transfer technique
A standardised method for safely moving a patient from one surface to another—such as from bed to chair or chair to toil...
Transitional Aged Care Programme
A short-term, time-limited service providing goal-oriented support and rehabilitation to older people transitioning from...
vestibular rehabilitation
An exercise-based therapy programme designed to reduce dizziness, improve balance, and restore gaze stability in patient...
weight-bearing status
A physician-prescribed classification indicating how much load an injured or postoperative limb may safely bear during m...
wheeled mobility
A broad category of assistive devices — including manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and scooters — prescribed to su...
Zarit Burden Interview
A validated 22-item self-report questionnaire used to measure the subjective burden experienced by informal caregivers o...