Occupational Therapy With Elders: Strategies For The Cota, Module 02 - Ot

Course overview

The only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the COTA, Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 3rd Edition 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. Expert authors Rene Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon, and Helene Lohman offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. Course Outline: Chapter 13: Use of Medications by Elders Chapter 14: Considerations of Mobility Chapter 15: Working with Elders Who Have Vision Impairments Chapter 16: Working with Elders Who Have Hearing Impairments Chapter 17: Strategies to Maintain Continence in Elders Chapter 18: Dysphagia Chapter 19: Working with Elders Who Have Had Cerebrovascular Accidents Chapter 20: Working with Elders Who Have Dementia and Alzheimer¿s disease Chapter 21: Working with Elders Who Have Psychiatric Conditions Chapter 22: Working with Elders Who Have Orthopedic Conditions Chapter 23: Working with Elders Who Have Cardiovascular Conditions Chapter 24: Working with Elders Who Have Pulmonary Conditions Chapter 25: Working with Elders Who Have Oncological Conditions