Elder Care in Occupational Therapy

Elder Care in Occupational Therapy has been extensively revised into a new and completely updated second edition. This pragmatic text presents information in a user-friendly format that flows from one subject to the next with ease. From wellness to hospice, Elder Care in Occupational Therapy, Second Edition offers a broad yet detailed discussion of occupational therapy practice that is devoted to older adults. A wide variety of topics are covered in a concise format, such as historical perspectives, theoretical insights, the aging process, and current interventional strategies, to name a few. Additional features: Contains information about the most advanced scientific achievements that can ultimately affect occupational therapy. New and updated listing of resource materials. Case studies are presented that provide theoretical considerations and treatment methods. Exciting and new venues for occupational therapy programming are clearly discussed. Detailed information on descriptions of clinical and community settings. Fundamentals of documentation and current reimbursement issues are explained. Perfect for the student or clinician, Elder Care in Occupational Therapy, Second Edition provides classic, professional information on theory, disease entities and treatment in a comprehensive format.