Occupational therapy with elders : strategies for the COTA / [edited by] Helene L. Lohman, Sue Byers-Connon, René L. Padilla

Includes bibliographical references and index

Aging trends and concepts / Helene L. Lohman -- Biological and social theories of aging / Michelle Payson -- The aging process / Mirtha Montejo Whaley, Sue Byers-Connon -- Psychological aspects of aging / Yolanda Griffiths, Andrea Thinnes, Sue Byers-Connon -- Aging well : health promotion and disease prevention / Claudia Gaye Peyton, Yan-hua Huang, Kaisa Syväoja, Helene Lohman -- The regulation of public policy for elders / Helene L. Lohman -- Occupational therapy practice models / René Padilla -- Opportunities for best practice in various settings / Steve Park, Sue Byers-Connon, René Padilla -- Cultural diversity of the aging population / René Padilla -- Ethical aspects in the work with elders / Lea C. Brandt -- Working with families and caregivers of elders / Ada Boone Hoerl, Barbara Jo Rodrigues, René Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon -- Addressing sexual activity of elders / Helene L. Lohman, Alexandria Kobrin -- Use of medications by elders / Brenda M. Coppard, Kelli Coover, Michelle A. Faulkner -- Considerations of mobility. Part 1. Restraint reduction / Tracy Milius, Candice Mullendore, Ivelisse Lazzarini, Helen L. Lohman ; Part 2. Wheelchair seating and positioning: considerations for elders / Candice Mullendore, Cynthia Goodman ; Part 3. Fall prevention / Lou Jensen, Sandra Hattori Okada ; Part 4. Community mobility / Penni Jean Lavoot, Michele Luther-Krug, Mary Ellen Keith -- Working with elders who have vision impairments / Evelyn Z. Katz -- Working with elders who have hearing impairments / Sharon Stoffel, Sue Byers-Connon -- Strategies to maintain continence in elders / Kris R. Brown, Sue Byers-Connon -- Dysphagia and other eating and nutritional concerns with elders / Deborah L. Morawski, Terryn Davis, René Padilla -- Working with elders who have had cerebrovascular accidents / Deborah L. Morawski, Rene Padilla, Vanessa Jewell -- Working with elders who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease / René Padilla -- Working with elders who have psychiatric conditions / Ann Burkhardt, Sue Byers-Connon -- Working with elders who have orthopedic conditions / Brenda M. Coppard, René Padilla -- Working with elders who have cardiovascular conditions / Tonya Bartholomew, Amy Matthews, René Padilla -- Working with elders who have pulmonary conditions / Angela M. Peralta, Sherrell Powell, Sue Byers-Connon -- Working with elders who have oncological conditions / Christy Walloch, Leslie Brunsteter-Williams

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