Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Clinical Approach

Author: Jennifer M. Bottomley
Published: May 2002
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 083852284X
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 716

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Geriatric Rehabilitation, Second Edition
A Clinical Approach Jennifer M. Bottomley, Ph.D., PT
Carole B. Lewis, Ph.D., PT Going beyond theory and progressing into realistic, practical application in a clinical setting, the second edition of Geriatric Rehabilitation continues to emphasize the special needs of the elderly in all health care settings. Balancing theory and clinical skills in caring for older adults, this text focuses on the practical components of their rehabilitation. It incorporates aspects of prevention, fitness, and wellness into the rehabilitative model of care.

Three-part organization covers demographic trends and aging theories, presents a comprehensive consideration of patient care concepts, and details administration and management.
Expanded and enhanced content in each chapter provides the most recent research, references, and advances in each topic area.
A wider scope of clinical issues meets the multiple needs of students and practitioners in preparing to manage the geriatric population.
New ~ Complimentary therapies addressed where appropriate.
New ~ Chapter on Integumentary Treatment Considerations - Chapter 14.
More photos, graphics, figures, and tables provide an easy reference for material summarized in pictorial or table form.
A comprehensive overview of current science and practice in geriatric rehabilitation.
Case studies interspersed throughout illustrate theories in practice.
Unique emphasis on health prevention and wellness.
Pearls assist in identifying the highlights of each chapter.

Aimed at practicing therapists as well as advanced graduate students, this text discusses geriatric rehabilitation in a variety of clinical settings. A sampling of topics includes demographic trends in aging, the nutritional needs of elders, theories of aging, community based screening programs, and communicating effectively with the geriatric patient. The second edition also features new information on integumentary treatment and complementary therapies.

Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
I Applied Gerontological Concepts 1
1 Understanding the Demographics of an Aging Population 3
2 Comparing and Contrasting the Theories of Aging 28
3 Comparing and Contrasting Age-Related Changes in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, and Function 50
4 Describing Psychosocial Aspects of Aging 76
5 Pathological Manifestations of Aging 101
6 Assessment Instruments 152
7 Exploring Nutritional Needs 191
8 Pharmacology 247
9 Principles and Practice in Geriatric Rehabilitation 292
10 Patient Evaluation 329
11 Orthopedic Treatment Considerations 362
II Patient Care Concepts 397
12 Neurological Treatment Considerations 399
13 Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Treatment 449
14 Integumentary Treatment Considerations 484
15 Establishing Community Based Screening Programs 528
16 Communication 549
III Administration and Management 575
17 Attitudes and Ethics in Gerontology 577
18 Education and the Older Adult: Learning, Memory, and Intelligence 594
19 Administration of Geriatric Services 615
20 Consultation 634
21 Scientific Inquiry and Research in Geriatric Therapy 672
22 Aging Network Resources 688
Index 707

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