Gain the focused foundation needed to successfully work with older adults. Occupational Therapy with Older Adults: Strategies for the OTA, 5th Edition is the only comprehensive book on occupational therapy with older adults designed specifically for the occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice — from wellness and prevention to managing chronic conditions. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Amy Shaffer, and Patricia Watford offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice.
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 1: Aging trends and concepts - p. 2 3. Chapter 2: Biological and social theories of aging - p. 21 4. Chapter 3: The aging process - p. 30 5. Chapter 4: Psychological aspects of aging - p. 41 6. Chapter 5: Aging well: Health promotion and health management - p. 51 7. Chapter 6: The regulation of public policy for older adults - p. 66 8. Section Two: Occupational Therapy Intervention With Other Adults - p. 80 9. Introduction - p. 80 10. Chapter 7: Occupational therapy models of practice - p. 82 11. Chapter 8: Opportunities for best practice in various settings - p. 102 12. Chapter 9: Cultural diversity of the aging population - p. 122 13. Chapter 10: Ethical aspects in the work with older adults - p. 137 14. Chapter 11: Working with families and caregivers of older adults - p. 150 15. Chapter 12: Addressing sexual activity of older adults - p. 161 16. Chapter 13: Use of medications by older adults - p. 178 17. Chapter 14: Considerations of mobility - p. 195 18. Chapter 15: Working with older adults who have vision impairments - p. 234 19. Chapter 16: Working with older adults who have hearing impairments - p. 251 20. Chapter 17: Strategies to maintain continence in older adults - p. 262 21. Chapter 18: Working with older adults who have dysphagia and oral motor deficits - p. 273 22. Chapter 19: Working with older adults who have had cerebrovascular accidents - p. 286 23. Chapter 20: Working with older adults who have dementia and Alzheimer’s disease - p. 301 24. Chapter 21: Working with older adults who have orthopedic conditions - p. 318 25. Chapter 22: Working with older adults who have cardiovascular conditions - p. 332 26. Chapter 23: Working with older adults who have pulmonary conditions - p. 342 27. Chapter 24: Working with older adults who have oncological conditions - p. 350 28. Glossary - p. 366 29. Index - p. 375
Gain the focused foundation needed to successfully work with older adults. Occupational Therapy with Older Adults: Strategies for the OTA, 5th Edition is the only comprehensive book on occupational therapy with older adults designed specifically for the occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice — from wellness and prevention to managing chronic conditions. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Amy Shaffer, and Patricia Watford offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice.
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 1: Aging trends and concepts - p. 2 3. Chapter 2: Biological and social theories of aging - p. 21 4. Chapter 3: The aging process - p. 30 5. Chapter 4: Psychological aspects of aging - p. 41 6. Chapter 5: Aging well: Health promotion and health management - p. 51 7. Chapter 6: The regulation of public policy for older adults - p. 66 8. Section Two: Occupational Therapy Intervention With Other Adults - p. 80 9. Introduction - p. 80 10. Chapter 7: Occupational therapy models of practice - p. 82 11. Chapter 8: Opportunities for best practice in various settings - p. 102 12. Chapter 9: Cultural diversity of the aging population - p. 122 13. Chapter 10: Ethical aspects in the work with older adults - p. 137 14. Chapter 11: Working with families and caregivers of older adults - p. 150 15. Chapter 12: Addressing sexual activity of older adults - p. 161 16. Chapter 13: Use of medications by older adults - p. 178 17. Chapter 14: Considerations of mobility - p. 195 18. Chapter 15: Working with older adults who have vision impairments - p. 234 19. Chapter 16: Working with older adults who have hearing impairments - p. 251 20. Chapter 17: Strategies to maintain continence in older adults - p. 262 21. Chapter 18: Working with older adults who have dysphagia and oral motor deficits - p. 273 22. Chapter 19: Working with older adults who have had cerebrovascular accidents - p. 286 23. Chapter 20: Working with older adults who have dementia and Alzheimer’s disease - p. 301 24. Chapter 21: Working with older adults who have orthopedic conditions - p. 318 25. Chapter 22: Working with older adults who have cardiovascular conditions - p. 332 26. Chapter 23: Working with older adults who have pulmonary conditions - p. 342 27. Chapter 24: Working with older adults who have oncological conditions - p. 350 28. Glossary - p. 366 29. Index - p. 375
