Geriatrics

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The acute geriatric department of the hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe is aimed at patients who are over 70 years old and suffering from several conditions at the same time.

These people often need particularly intensive therapeutic care, especially after acute events such as acute infections, falls or operations.

For these patients, the acute geriatrics team at the hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe has developed a special therapy programme that strengthens and promotes existing resources in a variety of ways. In addition to established geriatrics procedures, it also includes the various therapeutic opportunities afforded by anthroposophic medicine.

It is important to us to restore the independence and mobility of our patients to such an extent that they can return to their familiar or desired environment and lead a life with as high a quality of life as possible.

Our ward dog Willi has been volunteering for us since August 2018. He supports our team in mobilising and motivating our patients in his own special way.

Treatment focus

Early rehabilitation after serious illnesses and surgical procedures
Strengthening and promoting existing resources
Treatment of complex and life-threatening conditions
Interdisciplinary cooperation with other departments
Loss of mobility, coping with everyday life, communication and mental/emotional capacity
Stroke (with paralysis, speech, swallowing, orientation disorders or loss of independence)
Parkinson's disease
Diabetes mellitus Type 1 and Type 2
Gait disorders/frequent falls
Dizziness
Brain disorders
Acute illness with confusion
Depression/drive disorder
Nutritional disorders
Chronic pain
Treatment of chronic wounds
Nerve palsy
Diseases of the skeleton and musculoskeletal system
Post-surgery/bone fracture
Slow recovery after severe illness

Range of services

Interdisciplinary medical care
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Psychotherapy
Speech therapy
Test for dementia-related changes
Geriatric assessments
Anthroposophic therapy methods: art therapies (painting, music, modelling and sculpting), therapeutic eurythmy, rhythmic massages, therapeutic rubs, wraps, compresses
Nutritional counselling
Social counselling