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Author:   Barrie Pickles (Professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada) ,  Ann Compton ,  Cheryl A. Cott (Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy/Centre for Studies of Aging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada) ,  Janet M. Simpson (Lady Youde Lecturer in the Rehabilitation of Elderly People, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Bailliere Tindall
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 25.20cm
Weight:   1.040kg
ISBN:  

9780702019319

ISBN 10:   0702019313
Pages:   450
Publication Date:   06 September 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

BACKGROUND to AGING SECTION- Demography of Aging and Disability. Attitudes Towards Aging and the Elderly. Cultural Differences in Aging. Health and Social Policies. The AGING PROCESS- Biological and Physiological Changes. Changes in Posture and Gait. Cognition and Learning. Motor Performance and Motor Learning. WORKING with OLDER PEOPLE- Effective Communication. Perceived Control and Learned Helplessness. Exercise and Activity Programs. Health Promotion. MANAGEMENT of IMPAIRMENTS and DISABILITIES- Goal Setting. Instability and Falls. Osteoporosis. Incontinence. Stroke. Psychiatric Problems. Pain. Palliative Care. HANDICAPS of AGING- Aging with a Disability. Seniors andthe Disability Rights Movement. Housing Alternatives. Aids to Independence. Footwear Prescription. Ethical and Legal Issues. INTEGRATED CASE MANAGEMENT- Teamwork. Interdisciplinary Assessment. Institutional Services. Community Services. FUTURE DIRECTIONS- Future Directions. A Review Case.

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