Get the focused foundation you need to successfully work with older adults. 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 and prevention to death and dying. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Sue Byers-Connon, and René Padilla offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. You will come away with a strong foundation in aging trends and strategies for elder care in addition to having a deep understanding of emerging areas such as low-vision rehabilitation, driving and mobility issues, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, new technological advancements, health literacy, public policy, dignity therapy, and more. Plus, you will benefit from 20 additional evidence briefs and numerous case studies to help apply all the information you learn to real-life practice. It’s the focused, evidence-based, and client-centered approach that every occupational therapy assistant needs to effectively care for today’s elder patients.
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 1 Aging Trends and Concepts - p. 2 3. Chapter 2 Biological and Social Theories of Aging - p. 20 4. Chapter 3 The Aging Process - p. 30 5. Chapter 4 Psychological Aspects of Aging - p. 41 6. Chapter 5 Aging Well - p. 51 7. Chapter 6 The Regulation of Public Policy for Elders - p. 69 8. Section 2 Occupational Therapy Intervention with Elders - p. 81 9. Introduction - p. 83 10. Chapter 7 Occupational Therapy Practice Models - p. 84 11. Chapter 8 Opportunities for Best Practice in Various Settings - p. 103 12. Chapter 9 Cultural Diversity of the Aging Population - p. 121 13. Chapter 10 Ethical Aspects in the Work With Elders - p. 134 14. Chapter 11 Working With Families and Caregivers of Elders - p. 145 15. Chapter 12 Addressing Sexual Activity of Elders - p. 156 16. Chapter 13 Use of Medications by Elders - p. 170 17. Chapter 14 Considerations of Mobility - p. 186 18. Chapter 15 Working With Elders Who Have Vision Impairments - p. 217 19. Chapter 16 Working With Elders Who Have Hearing Impairments - p. 234 20. Chapter 17 Strategies to Maintain Continence in Elders - p. 245 21. Chapter 18 Dysphagia and Other Eating and Nutritional Concerns With Elders - p. 255 22. Chapter 19 Working With Elders Who Have Had Cerebrovascular Accidents - p. 268 23. Chapter 20 Working With Elders Who Have Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease - p. 282 24. Chapter 21 Working With Elders Who Have Psychiatric Conditions - p. 298 25. Chapter 22 Working With Elders Who Have Orthopedic Conditions - p. 307 26. Chapter 23 Working With Elders Who Have Cardiovascular Conditions - p. 322 27. Chapter 24 Working With Elders Who Have Pulmonary Conditions - p. 331 28. Chapter 25 Working With Elders Who Have Oncological Conditions - p. 337 29. Glossary - p. 355 30. Bibliography - p. 359 31. Index - p. 361
Get the focused foundation you need to successfully work with older adults. 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 and prevention to death and dying. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Sue Byers-Connon, and René Padilla offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. You will come away with a strong foundation in aging trends and strategies for elder care in addition to having a deep understanding of emerging areas such as low-vision rehabilitation, driving and mobility issues, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, new technological advancements, health literacy, public policy, dignity therapy, and more. Plus, you will benefit from 20 additional evidence briefs and numerous case studies to help apply all the information you learn to real-life practice. It’s the focused, evidence-based, and client-centered approach that every occupational therapy assistant needs to effectively care for today’s elder patients.
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 1 Aging Trends and Concepts - p. 2 3. Chapter 2 Biological and Social Theories of Aging - p. 20 4. Chapter 3 The Aging Process - p. 30 5. Chapter 4 Psychological Aspects of Aging - p. 41 6. Chapter 5 Aging Well - p. 51 7. Chapter 6 The Regulation of Public Policy for Elders - p. 69 8. Section 2 Occupational Therapy Intervention with Elders - p. 81 9. Introduction - p. 83 10. Chapter 7 Occupational Therapy Practice Models - p. 84 11. Chapter 8 Opportunities for Best Practice in Various Settings - p. 103 12. Chapter 9 Cultural Diversity of the Aging Population - p. 121 13. Chapter 10 Ethical Aspects in the Work With Elders - p. 134 14. Chapter 11 Working With Families and Caregivers of Elders - p. 145 15. Chapter 12 Addressing Sexual Activity of Elders - p. 156 16. Chapter 13 Use of Medications by Elders - p. 170 17. Chapter 14 Considerations of Mobility - p. 186 18. Chapter 15 Working With Elders Who Have Vision Impairments - p. 217 19. Chapter 16 Working With Elders Who Have Hearing Impairments - p. 234 20. Chapter 17 Strategies to Maintain Continence in Elders - p. 245 21. Chapter 18 Dysphagia and Other Eating and Nutritional Concerns With Elders - p. 255 22. Chapter 19 Working With Elders Who Have Had Cerebrovascular Accidents - p. 268 23. Chapter 20 Working With Elders Who Have Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease - p. 282 24. Chapter 21 Working With Elders Who Have Psychiatric Conditions - p. 298 25. Chapter 22 Working With Elders Who Have Orthopedic Conditions - p. 307 26. Chapter 23 Working With Elders Who Have Cardiovascular Conditions - p. 322 27. Chapter 24 Working With Elders Who Have Pulmonary Conditions - p. 331 28. Chapter 25 Working With Elders Who Have Oncological Conditions - p. 337 29. Glossary - p. 355 30. Bibliography - p. 359 31. Index - p. 361
