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Geriatric Rehabilitation Glossary
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orthostatic hypotension
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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.
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Activities of Daily Living
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A classification of routine self-care tasks — including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility — used as fun...
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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
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A set of complex daily tasks—such as managing finances, using a telephone, and preparing meals—that go beyond basic self...
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