Allied Health

The authors aim  is to answer many perplexing issues in the exciting care of older persons . This new edition emphasizes a balance of theory, clinical application of knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for the older adult population, and focuses on the practical components for their comprehensive rehabilitation. This book addresses and incorporates aspects of prevention, fitness, and wellness into the rehabilitative model of care for elders with and without pathological conditions. MARKET: For physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, physiatrists, gerontological physicians and nurse specialists, administrators, nutritionists, and community care organizers and educators.

• Evidence-Based Medicine - The most exciting change to the 3^rd edition is the inclusion of Evidence Based Medicine (EMB) interventions throughout. EBM treatment suggestions are given for a myriad of diagnoses. These EBM treatment ideas are boxed in so they are easy to locate. Each EBM suggestion provides the complete reference as it would appear in medical literature searches for further reading if more detail of the study is needed. When you see boxed in prose it is an EBM treatment suggestion.
• Enhanced images courtesy of VHI  - Visual Health Information (VHI), the maker of the popular exercise cards and software, has given us rights to use a number of their outstanding exercises.
• CD-ROM included - Long tables, forms, and worksheets from prior editions, along with additional resources have been moved to the CD-ROM.  This provides readers with an electronic tools and documents library and allows for a more manageable printed text.  Throughout the book, whenever you see the CDROM icon, you can go to the CD ROM for a printable version.  Additionally, the CD-ROM contains a fully functional demonstration version of the VHI exercise software.
• Pearls — We’ve retained this popular feature, providing readers with the essence of what’s most important, however the Pearls have been streamlined and moved to the beginning of each chapter. 
• Enhanced readability — In an effort to make the book more inviting and understandable, we have trimmed down the text, and added subheadings, introductions, and conclusions to each chapter.
• Critical-evaluation questions

NEW! Evidence-Based Medicine -  These EBM treatment ideas are boxed in so they are easy to locate. Each EBM suggestion provides the complete reference as it would appear in medical literature searches for further reading if more detail of the study is needed. 

 

NEW! Enhanced VHI images -  A number of outstanding exercises from Visual Health Information (VHI), the maker of the popular exercise cards and software.

 

 

NEW! Updated Pearls – Provides readers with the essence of what’s most important. The Pearls have been streamlined and moved to the beginning of each chapter. 

 

CD-ROM included - Long tables, forms, and worksheets from prior editions, along with additional resources have been moved to the CD-ROM.  This provides readers with an electronic tools and documents library and allows for a more manageable printed text.  Additionally, the CD-ROM contains a fully functional demonstration version of the VHI exercise software.  

 

Enhanced readability –  By adding subheadings, introductions, and conclusions to each chapter and trimming down the text, the book is more inviting and understandable.

Table of Contents

 

Chapter 1

Demographics of Aging

 

Chapter 2

Comparing and Contrasting the Theories of Aging

 

Chapter 3

Age-Related Changes in Physiology

 

Chapter 4

Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

 

Chapter 5

Pathological Manifestations of Aging

 

Chapter 6

Exploring Nutritional Needs

 

Chapter 7

Geriatric Pharmacology

 

Chapter 8

Principles and Practice of Geriatric Rehabilitation

 

Chapter 9

Patient Evaluation

 

Chapter 10

Functional Assessment

 

Chapter 11

Orthopedic Considerations

 

Chapter 12

Neurological Considerations

 

Chapter 13

Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Conderations

 

Chapter 14

Integumentary Considerations

 

Chapter 15

Establishing Community Based Screening

 

Chapter 16

Communication

 

Chapter 17

Attitudes and Ethics in Gerontology

 

Chapter 18

Education and the Older Adult: Learning, Memory and Intelligence

 

Chapter 19

Administration of Geriatric Services

 

Chapter 20

Consultation and Research

Geriatric Physical Therapy (Physical Therapy)

 

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