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Occupational Therapy with Older Adults
Strategies for the OTA
- 5th Edition - November 18, 2022
- Editors: Helene Lohman, Amy L. Shaffer, Patricia J. Watford
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 4 1 0 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 4 1 3 - 2
Gain the focused foundation needed to successfully work with older adults. Occupational Therapy with Older Adults: Strategies for the OTA, 5th Edition is the only comprehen… Read more
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Request a sales quoteGain the focused foundation needed to successfully work with older adults. Occupational Therapy with Older Adults: Strategies for the OTA, 5th Edition is the only comprehensive book on occupational therapy with older adults designed specifically for the occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice — from wellness and prevention to managing chronic conditions. 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.
- 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.
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students –
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Shadows and Sunlight
- Contributors to the Fifth Edition
- Student Contributors from Augusta University
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Video TOC
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- Section One. Concepts of Aging
- Introduction
- 1. Aging trends and concepts
- Definitions
- Health, illness, and well-being
- The stages of aging
- Demographical data and the growth of the aged population
- Living arrangements
- Economic factors
- Additional trends and the influence of aging trends on occupational therapy practice
- Intergenerational concepts and generational cohorts
- Ageism, myths, and stereotypes about the aged
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 2. Biological and social theories of aging
- Biological theories of aging
- Psychosocial theories of aging
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 2. Biological and social theories of aging
- Learning activities
- 3. The aging process
- Aging
- Aging changes
- Integumentary system
- Neuromusculoskeletal system
- Skeletal system
- Cardiopulmonary system
- Immune system
- Cognition
- Sensory system
- Summary
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 3. The aging process
- Learning activities
- 4. Psychological aspects of aging
- Myths and facts about aging
- Stressors, losses, and emotions associated with aging
- Need for social support
- Physical illness
- Learned helplessness
- Conclusion
- Exercises
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 4. Psychological aspects of aging
- Learning activities
- 5. Aging well: Health promotion and health management
- Introduction
- Concepts of health promotion and health management in occupational therapy
- Health promotion and health education models
- Prevention and health promotion among older adults
- Role of the occupational therapy assistant in wellness and health promotion
- Health risks and their effects on occupational engagement and participation
- Health management and chronic conditions
- Aging well with mental illness (*Previous Contributions from Ann Burkhardt, Sue Byers-Connon)
- Nutrition and overweight or underweight older adults
- Rest and sleep
- Health literacy
- Summary
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 6. The regulation of public policy for older adults
- Introductory concepts
- Health care trends in the united states: Past, present, and future
- Public regulated sources
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Managed care
- Other policies that help older adults
- Advocacy for older adults
- Keeping up with changes
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 6. The regulation of public policy for older adults
- Learning activities
- Section Two. Occupational Therapy Intervention With Other Adults
- Introduction
- 7. Occupational therapy models of practice
- Overview of models of practice
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 7. Occupational therapy practice models
- Learning activities
- 8. Opportunities for best practice in various settings
- Occupational therapy practitioners: An interprofessional collaboration
- Occupational therapy practice framework
- Domain of occupational therapy
- Process of occupational therapy: Evaluation, intervention, and outcome
- Occupational therapy assistant/occupational therapist competencies with evaluation, intervention, and outcome process
- Best practice for infection control
- Issues related to certified occupational therapy assistant practice
- Occupational therapy assistants working with older adults in various settings
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 9. Cultural diversity of the aging population
- Overview of cultural diversity
- What is culture?
- Levels of culture
- The issue of diversity
- Diversity of the aged population
- Sensitivity to culture and diversity in intervention
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 9. Cultural diversity of the aging population
- Learning activities
- 10. Ethical aspects in the work with older adults
- An overview: Ethics and care of older adults
- Step 1: Gather the facts, and specify the dilemma
- Step 2: Analyze possible courses of action
- Step 3: Select and implement a course of action
- Step 4: evaluate the results of the action: What will I do?
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 11. Working with families and caregivers of older adults
- Roles for occupational therapy assistants
- Role changes in the family
- Recognizing signs and reporting older adult abuse or neglect
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 11. Working with families and caregivers of older adults
- Learning activities
- 12. Addressing sexual activity of older adults
- Values about sexual activity
- Myths about older adults and sexual functioning
- Older adult lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+
- Normal age-related physiological changes in men and women
- Sexually transmitted diseases among the older adult population
- Role of intervention in sexual education
- Addressing older adult sexual activity in nursing facility
- Educating and counseling the older adult client
- Effects of health conditions on older adult sexual activity
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 12. Addressing sexual activity of older adults
- Learning activities
- 13. Use of medications by older adults
- Factors affecting medication risk in older adults
- Polypharmacy
- Physiology and the aging process
- Older adult medication use and implications for the OTA
- Strategies for minimizing medication problems in older adults
- Application of the occupational therapy process to self-medication
- Client factors
- Activity demands
- Occupational therapy process
- Assistive AIDS for self-medication
- Self-medication program
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 14. Considerations of mobility
- Part 1. Restraint reduction
- Omnibus budget reconciliation act regulations
- Establishing a restraint reduction program
- Role of the occupational therapy assistant
- Environmental adaptations
- Psychosocial approaches
- Activity alternatives
- Intervention
- Considerations for OTAs in facilities utilizing restraints
- Conclusion
- Part 2. Wheelchair seating and positioning: Considerations for older adults
- Aging
- Risks of improper seating
- Deciding on a wheeled mobility device
- Assessment
- Role of the OTA after delivery of mobility device
- Conclusion
- Additional resources
- Part 3. Fall prevention
- Risk factors and causes of falls
- Evaluation
- Fall prevention interventions
- Outcomes
- Part 4. Community mobility
- Driving
- Pedestrian safety
- Alternative transportation
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 14. Considerations of mobility
- Part 1
- Learning activities
- Part 2
- Learning activities
- Part 3
- Learning activities
- Part 4
- Learning activities
- 15. Working with older adults who have vision impairments
- Psychosocial effects of vision impairment
- Effects of the normal aging process on vision
- Specific ocular pathologies
- Visual dysfunction after neurological insult
- Warren’s hierarchy for addressing visual dysfunction
- Principles of intervention
- Decreased acuity
- Visual field loss
- Oculomotor dysfunction
- Reduced contrast sensitivity
- Impaired visual attention and scanning
- Higher level visual-perceptual deficits
- Settings in which visual impairments are addressed
- Technology for older adults who have vision impairment
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 15. Working with older adults who have vision impairments
- Learning activities
- 16. Working with older adults who have hearing impairments
- Hearing conditions associated with aging
- Psychosocial aspects of hearing impairments
- Rehabilitation and the hearing-impaired older adult
- Recommendations for improving older adult communication
- Providing assistive hearing devices
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 16. Working with older adults who have hearing impairments
- Learning activities
- 17. Strategies to maintain continence in older adults
- Urinary and fecal incontinence
- Anatomy and physiology
- Etiology
- Types of urinary incontinence
- Fecal incontinence
- Omnibus budget reconciliation act and related research
- Interdisciplinary team strategies
- Environmental adaptations
- Clothing adaptations and management
- Adaptations for patients with functional incontinence
- Prevention of skin erosion
- Fall prevention and urge suppression techniques
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 18. Working with older adults who have dysphagia and oral motor deficits
- The role of the occupational therapy assistant in the management of oral motor deficits and dysphagia
- Normal swallow
- Etiology of dysphagia
- Assessment of oral motor deficits and dysphagia
- Preparation for intervention
- Direct interventions
- Dietary considerations
- Medications and dysphagia
- Education and collaboration: The care team
- A case for the implementation of feeding programs
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 19. Working with older adults who have had cerebrovascular accidents
- Cerebrovascular accidents
- Occupational therapy evaluation
- Occupational therapy intervention
- Fast campaign
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 20. Working with older adults who have dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Person-centered and occupation-focused care for older adults with cognitive impairments
- Intervention
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Late stage issues
- Reimbursement for services
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 21. Working with older adults who have orthopedic conditions
- Fractures
- Joint replacements
- Arthritis
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 22. Working with older adults who have cardiovascular conditions
- Background information
- Psychosocial aspects of cardiac dysfunctions
- Evaluation of older adults with cardiac conditions
- Interventions, goals, and strategies
- Energy conservation, work simplification, and other education
- Intervention for older adults with cardiac conditions in other settings
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 23. Working with older adults who have pulmonary conditions
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic pulmonary emphysema
- Asthma
- Psychosocial effect of chronic pulmonary conditions
- Occupational therapy assessment and intervention planning
- Conclusion
- Chapter review questions
- References
- 24. Working with older adults who have oncological conditions
- Introduction
- Overview of cancer with the older adult population
- Common conditions
- Cancer metastasis
- Cancer treatment and side effects
- Psychosocial aspects of oncological conditions/implications for occupational therapy
- Occupational therapy intervention
- Chapter review questions
- References
- Other resources
- Glossary
- Index
- No. of pages: 400
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: November 18, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323824101
- eBook ISBN: 9780323824132
HL
Helene Lohman
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.