RISE UP: Combating Couch Acquired Frailty
FRAILTY STATS:
- *higher risk for hospitalization
- *higher risk of falls
- *higher risk to develop dementia
- *require caregiver support
We talk a lot about Hospital Acquired Frailty–it’s an important subject that affects a lot of seniors.
But there’s another condition that often is a precursor to this…COUCH ACQUIRED FRAILTY
It’s a bit tongue-in-cheek, but creates an image we can all relate to and instantly recongizable.
We see this a lot in homes and senior living communities.
Just like in the hospitals, muscle strength is a crucial component…muscle is a SAFEGUARD to health.
Muscle is not only useful for the obvious stuff–standing, walking, household chores, playing with grandkids, etc…
It also positively impacts cognition, our immune system, our urinary system, heart health, and on and on.
There are a ton of factors outside of low motivation for Couch Acquired Frailty (fear avoidance, nutrition, mitochondrial dysfunction, etc.), and many levers we can pull to impact it.
Early intervention for those starting to struggle can dramatically reduce these risk factors and improve the quality of life for them and their loved ones.
Check out our weekly podcast hosted by Brian Harmon, PT, MBA and Jo Alch, RN with Joy Care Management.
Nexus Home Healthcare developed a proactive clinical approach proven to:
Reduce hospitalizations
Improve senior health and quality of life
Reduce medical costs to families and insurance
Contact us to inquire about our results and/or how our approach helps meet the needs of your patients and families.
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