Occupational Therapy with Elders

Strategies for the COTA

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Brand: Mosby

ISBN: 9780323065054

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The only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the COTA, Occupational Therapy with Elders:: Strategies for the COTA, 3rd Edition provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice, from wellness and prevention to death and dying. A discussion of foundational concepts includes aging trends and strategies for elder care, and coverage of emerging areas includes low-vision rehabilitation, mobility issues including driving, and Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia. Expert authors René Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon, and Helene Lohman offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice.

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Brand Mosby

Reference 48674

EAN13 9780323065054

ISBN 9780323065054

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Publication date: 2011
Issue number: 3
Cover: hard cover
Pages count: 368
Dimensions (mm): 222 x 281
Weight (g): 950

Section One:: Concepts of Aging

1. Aging Trends and Concepts

2. Social and Biological Theories of Aging

3. Aging Process

4. Psychological Aspects of Aging

5. Aging Well:: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

6. The Regulation of Public Policy for Elders

Section Two:: Occupational Therapy Intervention with Elders

7. Application of Occupational Therapy Practice Models

8. Opportunities for Best Practice in Various Settings

9. Cultural Diversity of the Aging Population

10. Ethical Aspects in the Work with Elders

11. Working with Families and Caregivers of Elders

12. Addressing Sexuality of Elders

13. Use of Medications by Elders

14. Considerations of Mobility

Part A:: Restraint Reduction

Part B:: Wheelchair Seating and Positioning

Part C:: Fall Prevention

Part D:: Community Mobility

15. Working with Elders Who Have Vision Impairments

16. Working with Elders Who Have Hearing Impairments

17. Strategies to Maintain Continence in Elders

18. Dysphagia

19. Working with Elders Who Have Had Cerebrovascular Accidents

20. Working with Elders Who Have Dementia and AlzheimerŐs Disease

21. Working with Elders Who Have Psychiatric Conditions

22. Working with Elders Who Have Orthopedic Conditions

23. Working with Elders Who Have Cardiovascular Conditions

24. Working with Elders Who Have Pulmonary Conditions

25. Working with Elders Who Have Oncological Conditions

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