PHYSICAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS AFTER ACUTE CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT

Abstract

The article presents a comprehensive physical rehabilitation program for elderly people with cognitive impairments of varying severity after acute cerebrovascular accident (ACS). In particular, the emphasis is on restoring memory, attention, thinking, and spatial orientation – cognitive functions that often suffer after ACS and significantly affect the quality of life of patients. The proposed program includes an individualized approach to patients, adaptation of the load depending on their condition, gradual complication of exercises and control over the level of cognitive load, effective methods and approaches to rehabilitation based on modern scientific research. The implementation of such methods in rehabilitation departments contributes to improving the quality of life of elderly people, reducing the risk of repeated strokes and increasing their social activity [4]. Combining physical exercise with cognitive stimulation helps to gradually restore memory, attention, and the ability to make independent decisions, which is critical for maintaining independence in old age. Regular training on balance platforms, movement therapy, and specialized sensory exercises help patients regain confidence in their abilities, improve coordination, and reduce the risk of falls, which are one of the main threats for people after a stroke. In addition to the physical aspects, such a program has a powerful psycho-emotional impact. It helps reduce the level of anxiety, depression, and social isolation that often accompany the post-stroke period. Communication with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, participation in group classes, involvement in an active lifestyle – all this helps people to feel their significance and desire to be part of society again [1]. The article contains recommendations for physical exercises, therapeutic techniques, and comprehensive approaches that help restore memory, attention, thinking, and other cognitive functions, facilitating adaptation to a full life after a stroke.