Occupational therapy with elders :  strategies for the COTA / 
[edited by] Helene L. Lohman, Sue Byers-Connon, René L. Padilla 
 - Fourth edition 
 - xiv, 369 pages ;  29 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/> Aging trends and concepts /  Biological and social theories of aging /  The aging process /  Psychological aspects of aging /  Aging well : health promotion and disease prevention /  The regulation of public policy for elders /  Occupational therapy practice models /  Opportunities for best practice in various settings /  Cultural diversity of the aging population /  Ethical aspects in the work with elders /  Working with families and caregivers of elders /  Addressing sexual activity of elders /  Use of medications by elders /  Considerations of mobility.  Restraint reduction /  Wheelchair seating and positioning: considerations for elders /  Fall prevention /  Community mobility /  Working with elders who have vision impairments /  Working with elders who have hearing impairments /  Strategies to maintain continence in elders /  Dysphagia and other eating and nutritional concerns with elders /  Working with elders who have had cerebrovascular accidents /  Working with elders who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease /  Working with elders who have psychiatric conditions /  Working with elders who have orthopedic conditions /  Working with elders who have cardiovascular conditions /  Working with elders who have pulmonary conditions /  Working with elders who have oncological conditions /  Helene L. Lohman --  Michelle Payson --  Mirtha Montejo Whaley, Sue Byers-Connon --  Yolanda Griffiths, Andrea Thinnes, Sue Byers-Connon --  Claudia Gaye Peyton, Yan-hua Huang, Kaisa Syväoja, Helene Lohman --  Helene L. Lohman --  René Padilla --  Steve Park, Sue Byers-Connon, René Padilla --  René Padilla --  Lea C. Brandt --  Ada Boone Hoerl, Barbara Jo Rodrigues, René Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon --  Helene L. Lohman, Alexandria Kobrin --  Brenda M. Coppard, Kelli Coover, Michelle A. Faulkner --  Tracy Milius, Candice Mullendore, Ivelisse Lazzarini, Helen L. Lohman ;  Candice Mullendore, Cynthia Goodman ;  Lou Jensen, Sandra Hattori Okada ;  Penni Jean Lavoot, Michele Luther-Krug, Mary Ellen Keith --  Evelyn Z. Katz --  Sharon Stoffel, Sue Byers-Connon --  Kris R. Brown, Sue Byers-Connon --  Deborah L. Morawski, Terryn Davis, René Padilla --  Deborah L. Morawski, Rene Padilla, Vanessa Jewell --  René Padilla --  Ann Burkhardt, Sue Byers-Connon --  Brenda M. Coppard, René Padilla --  Tonya Bartholomew, Amy Matthews, René Padilla --  Angela M. Peralta, Sherrell Powell, Sue Byers-Connon --  Christy Walloch, Leslie Brunsteter-Williams  Part 1.  Part 2.  Part 3.  Part 4. 
<br/><br/> This is a textbook on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the COTA. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice, from wellness and prevention to death and dying. A discussion of foundational concepts includes aging trends and strategies for elder care, and coverage of emerging areas includes low-vision rehabilitation, mobility issues including driving, and Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The authors offer a discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780323498463 0323498469 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Occupational therapy for older people<br/>Occupational therapy assistants<br/>Occupational therapy<br/>Older people<br/>Occupational Therapy<br/>Rehabilitation<br/>Aged
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC953.8.O22  / O246 2019 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>2018 D-079 WB 555