SECTION ONE

CONCEPTS OF AGING

1

Aging Trends and Concepts   Helene L Lohman, Ellen Spergel and Emily Penington

2

Biological and Social Theories of Aging   Marlene J. Aitken and Michelle Rudolf

3

The Aging Process   Mirtha Montejo Whaley and Danielle Lancaster Barber

4

Psychological Aspects of Aging   Yolanda Griffiths and Andrea Thinnes

5

Aging Well: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention   Claudia Gaye Peyton and Yan-Hua Huang

6

The Regulation of Public Policy for Elders   Helene L Lohman Coralie H. Glantz Nancy Richman

SECTION TWO

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION WITH ELDERS

7

Occupational Therapy Practice Models   René Padilla

8

Opportunities for Best Practice in Various Settings   Steve Park, Sue Byers-Connon

9

Cultural Diversity of the Aging Population   René Padilla

10

Ethical Aspects in the Work with Elders   Lea C. Brandt

11

Working with Families and Caregivers of Elders   Ada Boone Hoerl Barbara Jo Rodrigues René Padilla Sue Byers-Connon

12

Addressing Sexual Activity of Elders   Helene L. Lohman David Plutschack

13

Use of Medications by Elders   Brenda M. Coppard, Kelli Coover and Michele Faulkner

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Considerations of Mobility

Part 1

Restraint Reduction   Tracy Milius Candice Mullendore Ivelisse Lazzarini

Part 2

Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Considerations for Elders   Cynthia Goodman

Part 3

Fall Prevention   Lou Jensen and Sandra Hattori Okada

Part 4

Community Mobility   Pennt Jean Lavoot Michele Luther-Krug Mary Ellen Keith

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Working with Elders who have Vision Impairments   Evelyn Z. Katz Rebecca Bothwell

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Working with Elders who have Hearing Impairments   Sharon Stoffel Jessica Hatch

17

Strategies to Maintain Continence in Elders   Kris R. Brown Jessica Hatch

18

Dysphagia and Other Eating and Nutritional Concerns with Elders   Deborah L. Morawski Terryn Davis Rene Paditla

19

Working with Elders Who Have had Cerebrovascular Accidents   Deborah L. Morawski Rene Paclilla

20

Working with Elders who have Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease   Carly R. Hellen Rene Padilla

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Working with Elders who have Psychiatric Conditions   Ann Burkhardt

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Working with Elders who have Orthopedic Conditions   Brenda M. Coppard Tyrome Higgins Karoline D. Harvey Rene Padilla

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Working with Elders Who have Cardiovascular Conditions   Tonya Bartholomew Jana K. Cragg Jean T, Hays Amy Matthews Claire Peel Rene Padilla

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Working with Elders who have Pulmonary Conditions   Angela M. Peralta Sherrell Powell David Plutschack

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Working with Elders who have Oncological Conditions   Leslie Brunsteter-Williams