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Occupational Therapy with Elders - Strategies for the COTA (Hardcover, 4th edition)
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Occupational Therapy with Elders - Strategies for the COTA (Hardcover, 4th edition)
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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 Rene 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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