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Occupational Therapy with Older Adults - Strategies for the OTA (Hardcover, 5th edition)
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Occupational Therapy with Older Adults - Strategies for the OTA (Hardcover, 5th edition)
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Gain the focused foundation you need to successfully work with
older adults. Occupational Therapy with Older Adults: Strategies
for the OTA, 5th Edition is the only comprehensive book on
geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the
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, Amy Shaffer, and
Patricia Watford 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 older adult
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, elder abuse, health literacy, public policy, dignity
therapy, and more. Evidence briefs and numerous case studies help
you learn to 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 older adult patients. UNIQUE! Focused
coverage emphasizes the importance of the role of an OTA in
providing care for older adults. UNIQUE! Coverage of diverse
populations, including cultural and gender diversity, prepares OTAs
to work with older adults using cultural sensitivity. UNIQUE!
Critical topic discussions examine concepts such as telehealth,
wellness, and health literacy. Interdisciplinary approach
highlights the importance of collaboration between the OT and the
OTA, specifically demonstrating how an OTA should work with an OT
in caring for older adults. Case studies at the end of chapters
help to prepare for situations encountered in practice. NEW! An
ebook version is included with print purchase and allows access to
all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search,
customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read
aloud. NEW! Evidence Nuggets sections highlight the latest research
to inform practice. NEW! Tech Talk feature in many chapters
examines the latest technology resources. Revised content
throughout provides the most current information needed to be an
effective practitioner. Updated references ensure the content is
current and applicable for today's practice.
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