Occupational therapy with elders : strategies for the COTA / Helene L. Lohman...etal - Fourth edition. - xiv, 369 pages ; ill 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS
SECTION 1
Concepts of Aging
1 Aging trends and Concepts
2 Biological and social Theories
3 The Aging Process
4 Psychological Aspects of Aging
5 Aging Well: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
6 The Regulation of the Public Policy for Elders
SECTION 2
Occupational Therapy Intervetion 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 have had 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

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Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation
Aged

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