Geriatric rehabilitation : : a textbook for the physical therapist assistant / / Jennifer M. Bottomley ; PTA advisors, Peggy DeCelle Newman PT, MHR, Karen Ryan, PTA, Stacy Potvin, PTA.
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| Place / Publishing House: | Thorofare, New Jersey : : SLACK Inc.,, [2010] 2010 |
| Year of Publication: | 2010 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (346 pages) :; illustrations, map |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction to geriatric rehabilitation : principles of practice
- Theories of aging
- Age related changes in anatomy, physiology, and function
- Common pathological conditions in the elderly : impact on function and treatment approaches
- Psychosocial theories and considerations of aging
- Nutritional considerations with aging
- Drugs and function in the elderly
- Settings of care in geriatrics : the role of the physical therapist assistant
- Treatment rationale and design in geriatrics
- Interventions and treatment in the elderly
- Communication, education, and learning.