Lewis, Carole Bernstein : George Washington University
Summary
Extensively updated and revised by experts to reflect the language of the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist
Practice, this classic textbook provides practitioners and students working in geriatric rehabilitation an interdisciplinary
approach to the assessment and rehabilitative management of the elderly individual. Clinically focused, Aging:
The Health Care Challenge, 4th edition reviews baseline information about the elderly individual and suggests strategies
for implementing clinical rehabilitation goals in a variety of care settings. Case studies are included in clinical
chapters.
WHAT'S NEW
Revised extensively to reflect the language of the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
Two new chapters: Frail and Institutionalized Elderly Clients and Home Care
All clinical chapters contain a case study
Extensive updating of all chapters, relying on the latest research
Chapter 14, Medication Management and Appropriate Substance Use for the Elderly, contains coverage of the pros
and cons of alternative medications
The musculoskeletal chapter presents standardized norms for strength
Extensive revisions to the chapter, Working with the Dying Older Patient
The Medicare documentation chapter covers the most recent reimbursement issues facing the geriatric clinician
KEY FEATURES
Provides an interdisciplinary approach to the assessment and rehabilitative management of elderly individuals
Focuses on the clinical aspects of geriatric rehabilitation
Provides baseline information about the elderly and suggests strategies for implementing clinical rehabilitation
goals in a variety of care settings
Covers theories of aging and the psychosocial and physiological dimensions of aging, and related issues such
as drugs, stress, sexuality, and death and dying
Contains clear explanations of intervention techniques and examination tools
Table of Contents
Part 1: Theories and Psychological Aspects of Aging 1. Theories of Aging
2. Psychosocial Aspects of Aging Part 2: Physical Aspects of Aging 3. Activities of Daily Living
4. The Effects of Aging on Communication
5. Leisure Skills
6. The Changing Realm of the Senses
7. Musculoskeletal Changes with Age: Clinical Implications
8. Clinical Implications of Neurologic Changes During the Aging Process
9. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation of the Geriatric Patient and Client
10. Implications of Oncology in Elderly Adults
11. Health Promotion for Elderly Clients Part 3: External Aspects of Aging: The Current Status 12. Stress and Aging
13. Nutritional Rehabilitation and Elderly Individuals
14. Medication Management and Appropriate Substance Use for Elderly Individuals
15. Sexuality and Elderly Individuals
16. Working with the Dying Older Patient
17. Clinical Research in Geriatrics
18. Medicare Documentation: The Paperwork Challenge
19. Frail and Institutionalized Elderly Clients
20. Home Care
Glossary
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