BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR CARDIAC REHABILITATION AND SECONDARY PREVENTION
The number of persons over the age of 65 years has increased since the turn of the century, with the most dramatic increase occurring in the number of persons 85 years of age and over. As the number of elderly persons has grown, there has been a corresponding rise in the number of older persons with disability. Based on data from the 1987 National Medical Expenditure Survey, an estimated 9.5 million non institutionalized individuals experience difficulty in the performance of basic life activities such as walking, self-care, and home management activities. Out of this total of 9.5 million people, approximately 5.6 million
individuals (55%) are over the age of 65 years. The likelihood of having difficulty in carrying out basic life activities increases as an individual ages. In the 65- to 74-year-old age group, one in nine individuals has difficulty performing basic activities. This ratio rises to1 in 4 individuals in the 75- to 84-year-old age group and to 3 in 5 individuals aged 85 years of age and over.1 As the number of individuals with disability rises, there will be a rise in the demand for rehabilitation services to assist these individuals in maintaining the highest functional level possible. Despite this increase in demand for services, many elderly individuals may not receive needed care because of inconsistent referral
individuals (55%) are over the age of 65 years. The likelihood of having difficulty in carrying out basic life activities increases as an individual ages. In the 65- to 74-year-old age group, one in nine individuals has difficulty performing basic activities. This ratio rises to1 in 4 individuals in the 75- to 84-year-old age group and to 3 in 5 individuals aged 85 years of age and over.1 As the number of individuals with disability rises, there will be a rise in the demand for rehabilitation services to assist these individuals in maintaining the highest functional level possible. Despite this increase in demand for services, many elderly individuals may not receive needed care because of inconsistent referral
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