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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. UNIQUE! Focused coverage emphasizes the importance of the role of an OTA in providing care for older adults. UNIQUE! Coverage of diverse populations, including cultural and gender diversity, prepares OTAs to work with older adults using cultural sensitivity. UNIQUE! Critical topic discussions examine concepts such as telehealth, wellness, and health literacy. Interdisciplinary approach highlights the importance of collaboration between the OT and the OTA, specifically demonstrating how an OTA should work with an OT in caring for older adults. Case studies at the end of chapters help to prepare for situations encountered in practice. NEW! An ebook version is included with print purchase and allows access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Evidence Nuggets sections highlight the latest research to inform practice. NEW! Tech Talk feature in many chapters examines the latest technology resources. Revised content throughout provides the most current information needed to be an effective practitioner. Updated references ensure the content is current and applicable for today's practice.

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Author:   Helene Lohman (Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.) ,  Amy L. Shaffer, Ed. D, COTA/L, CPAM ,  Patricia J. Watford, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Edition:   5th edition
Weight:   1.110kg
ISBN:  

9780323824101

ISBN 10:   0323824102
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   17 January 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780323653633
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

SECTION 1 CONCEPTS OF AGING 1 AGING TRENDS AND CONCEPTS 2 BIOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL THEORIES OF AGING 3 THE AGING PROCESS 4 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING 5 AGING WELL: HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION 6 THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR ELDERS SECTION 2 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION WITH ELDERS 7 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 SEXUAL ACTIVITY OF ELDERS 13 USE OF MEDICATIONS BY ELDERS 14 CONSIDERATIONS OF 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 AND OTHER EATING AND NUTRITIONAL CONCERNS WITH ELDERS 19 WORKING WITH ELDERS WHO HAVEHAD CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENTS 20 WORKING WITH ELDERS WHO HAVE DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S 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 GLOSSARY INDEX

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