Title Occupational therapy with elders : strategies for the COTA / editors, Sue Byers-Connon, Helene L. Lohman, René L. Padilla ; with illustrations by René L. Padilla, with photos by Kevin J. Callahan

Edition Second edition Published St. Louis, Mo. ; [London] : Elsevier Mosby, [2004] ©2004

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WATERFT HEALTH	615.85150846 Bye/Otw 2004		AVAILABLE

Description xx, 356 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm Contents Concepts of Aging -- Aging Trends and Concepts / Helene Lohman, Ellen Spergel -- Social and Biological Theories of Aging / Marlene J. Aitken -- Aging Process / Claudelle A.H. Carruthers, Lisa Walker -- Psychological Aspects of Aging / Yolanda Griffiths -- Aging Well: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention / Claudia Gaye Peyton -- The Regulation of Public Policy for Elders / Coralie H. Glantz, Nancy Richman -- Occupational Therapy Intervention with Elders -- Application of Occupational Therapy Practice Models / Rene Padilla -- Opportunities for Best Practice in Various Settings / Sue Byers-Connon, Steve Park -- Cultural Diversity of the Aging Population / Rene Padilla, Linda A. Walker -- Ethical Aspects in the Work with Elders / Katherine H. Brown, Carol J. Schwope -- Working with Families and Caregivers of Elders / Ada Boone Hoerl, Barbara Jo Rodrigues -- Addressing Sexuality of Elders / Helene Lohman -- Use of Medications by Elders / Barbara L. Flynn, Brenda M. Coppard -- Considerations of Mobility -- Restraint Reduction / Kai Galyen -- Wheelchair Seating and Positioning / Candice Mullendore -- Fall Prevention / Sandra Hattori Okada -- Community Mobility / Penni Jean Lavoot -- Working with Elders Who Have Vision Impairments / Rebecca Bothwell -- Working with Elders Who Have Hearing Impairments / Sharon Stoffel -- Strategies to Maintain Continence in Elders / Kris R. Brown Summary "This resource presents a comprehensive range of elder care strategies and insights specifically designed for the Occupational Therapy Assistant. Coverage includes important trends, concepts and theories related to aging, as well as professional issues for occupational therapy professionals."--BOOK JACKET Notes Previous ed.: c1998 Formerly CIP. Uk Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Occupational therapy for older people. Occupational therapy assistants. Occupational Therapy. Aged. Rehabilitation. Occupational Therapy. Rehabilitation. Aged. Author Lohman, Helene. Padilla, René L. Byers-Connon, Sue. LC no. 2004044999 ISBN 0323024300 cased

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