Occupational therapy with elders : strategies for the COTA /
"Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 4th Edition is the only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the certified occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice -- from wellness an...
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| Language: | English |
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St. Louis, Missouri :
Elsevier,
[2019]
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| Edition: | Fourth edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Concepts of aging. Aging trends and concepts
- Biological and social theories of aging
- The aging process
- Psychological aspects of aging
- Aging well : health promotion and disease prevention
- The regulation of public policy for elders
- Occupational therapy intervention with elders. Occupational therapy practice models
- Opportunities for best practice in various settings
- Cultural diversity of the aging population
- Ethical aspects in the work with elders
- Working with families and caregivers of elders
- Addressing sexual activity of elders
- Use of medications by elders
- Considerations of mobility
- Working with elders who have vision impairments
- Working with elders who have hearing impairments
- Strategies to maintain continence in elders
- Dysphagia and other eating and nutritional concerns with elders
- Working with elders who have had cerebrovascular accidents
- Working with elders who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Working with elders who have psychiatric conditions
- Working with elders who have orthopedic conditions
- Working with elders who have cardiovascular conditions
- Working with elders who have pulmonary conditions
- Working with elders who have oncological conditions.