With the aging of our population, the numbers of frail and disabled elderly are increasing dramatically.  Many of the frail elderly have multiple medical conditions.  For this reason, it is not uncommon for a therapist to receive a referral to treat an individual for one reason, for example, a hip fracture, but find that the individual’s progress is affected by another co-existing condition such as arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or even dementia.  This course will look at the medical complexities that are commonly found in the individuals we treat.  In addition, the course will examine how clinicians can incorporate techniques that address the medical complexity and lessen and/or manage its effect on the rehabilitation process.