Occupational Therapy with Elders - eBook

Occupational Therapy with Elders - eBook
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : 9780323528863
ISBN-13 : 0323528864
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Book Synopsis Occupational Therapy with Elders - eBook by : Helene Lohman

Download or read book Occupational Therapy with Elders - eBook written by Helene Lohman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the focused foundation you need to successfully work with older adults. Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 4th Edition is the only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the certified occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice — from wellness and prevention to death and dying. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Sue Byers-Connon, and René Padilla offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. You will come away with a strong foundation in aging trends and strategies for elder care in addition to having a deep understanding of emerging areas such as low-vision rehabilitation, driving and mobility issues, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, new technological advancements, health literacy, public policy, dignity therapy, and more. Plus, you will benefit from 20 additional evidence briefs and numerous case studies to help apply all the information you learn to real-life practice. It's the focused, evidence-based, and client-centered approach that every occupational therapy assistant needs to effectively care for today's elder patients. - UNIQUE! Focus on the occupational therapy assistant highlights the importance of COTAs to the care of elder clients. - Unique! Attention to diverse populations and cultures demonstrates how to respect and care for clients of different backgrounds. - UNIQUE! Discussion of elder abuse, battered women, and literacy includes information on how the OTA can address these issues that are often overlooked. - User resources on Evolve feature learning activities to help you review what you have learned and assess your comprehension. - Case studies at the end of certain chapters illustrate principles and help you understand content as it relates to real-life situations. - Multidisciplinary approach demonstrates the importance of collaboration between the OT and OTA by highlighting the OTA's role in caring for the elderly and how they work in conjunction with occupational therapists. - Key terms, chapter objectives, and review questions are found in each chapter to help identify what information is most important. - NEW! 20 Additional evidence briefs have been added to reinforce this book's evidence-based client-centered approach. - NEW! Incorporation of EMR prevalence and telehealth as a diagnostic and monitoring tool have been added throughout this new edition. - NEW! Expanded content on mild cognitive impairment, health literacy, and chronic conditions have been incorporated throughout the book to reflect topical issues commonly faced by OTs and OTAs today. - NEW! Coverage of technological advancements has been incorporated in the chapter on sensory impairments. - NEW! Other updated content spans public policy, HIPAA, power of attorney, advanced directives, alternative treatment settings, dignity therapy, and validation of the end of life. - NEW! Merged chapters on vision and hearing impairments create one sensory chapter that offers a thorough background in both areas.


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