Darülaceze Arnavutköy Social Life City

Rehabilitation and Geriatric Exercise Areas

Become stronger as you move, participate in life as you become stronger.

The Rehabilitation and Geriatric Exercise Areas located within the Darülaceze Arnavutköy Campus are designed to preserve and enhance the physical capacities of elderly individuals and support their independent living skills.

These areas serve not only treatment but also to improve the individual's quality of life, reduce the risk of falls, and enable them to maintain their active participation in social life.

For whom?

  • Elderly individuals residing in nursing homes or private care facilities
  • Individuals requiring support following orthopedic problems
  • Individuals requiring physical activity support in the early stages of Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Elderly individuals experiencing decreased muscle strength, limited mobility, and balance disorders
  • Residents who have completed physical therapy and are seeking stage 2 support

Physical Spaces and Equipment

Geriatric Exercise Room

  • Senior-friendly exercise bikes, treadmills, and pedal systems
  • Arm-leg coordination equipment
  • Balance boards and soft floor areas
  • Arm sling systems and assisted walking modules

Rehabilitation Exercise Course (Outdoor)

  • Walkway integrated into the garden
  • Practical life simulation with ramps, steps, and grab bars
  • Calming environmental integration with natural landscape
  • Structure suitable for wheelchair and walker users

Mini Group Exercise Area (Indoor)

  • Cushioned area for group sessions
  • Chair-supported balance exercises
  • Stretching and breathing exercise area
  • Activity opportunities with slow-paced music

Other Features

Application Approach

  • Personalized exercise plan
  • Progress monitoring in collaboration between physician and physiotherapist
  • Weekly goals and progress chart
  • Coordinated work with routine health screenings
  • Group motivation-supported sessions

Designed with the goal of "active aging," these areas aim not only to improve health but also to strengthen the elderly individual's connection with social life.

Expert Staff

  • Geriatric physiotherapist
  • Exercise therapist
  • Support staff and mobile support team
  • Planning system with direct communication with institutional doctors