89: Geriatric Physical Therapy and Aging with Jenny Youssef

Jenny Youssef, PT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS), a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, and Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adult (CEEAA). She's currently the Vice-Chair of Global Health in Aging Adult Special Interest Group in the APTA Geriatrics. In this episode, Jenny described her practice as a geriatric physical therapist. We also talked about different models or terms associated with aging like successful, optimal, healthy, and active. We also talked about her experiences and helpful tips in approaching the older adult population.