GERIATRIC THERAPY- MODULE 9: SPECIAL POPULATIONS AND THE CONTINUUM OF CARE- PART 1

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, FAPTA, Rita A. Wong, PT, EdD, and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD. Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process. Module 9: Special Populations and the Continuum of Care- Part 1 covers chapters 24 through 26. Chapter 24: Wellness for the Aging Adult Chapter 25: Home Health Physical Therapy Chapter 26: Patient Management in Postacute Inpatient Settings