{"product_id":"occupational-therapy-with-elders-rene-padilla-9780323065054","title":"Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the Cota","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the COTA, \u003cb\u003e Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 3rd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice, from wellness and prevention to death and dying. A discussion of foundational concepts includes aging trends and strategies for elder care, and coverage of emerging areas includes low-vision rehabilitation, mobility issues including driving, and Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Expert authors René Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon, and Helene Lohman offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique! A focus on the occupational therapy assistant\u003c\/b\u003e highlights the importance of COTAs to the care of elder clients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase studies\u003c\/b\u003e illustrate principles and help you apply what you've learned to actual situations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey terms, chapter objectives, and review questions\u003c\/b\u003e highlight important content in each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse of the term \"elder\"\u003c\/b\u003e reduces the stereotypical role of dependent patients and helps to dispel myths about aging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA multidisciplinary approach\u003c\/b\u003e demonstrates how the OT and the COTA can collaborate effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique! Attention to diverse populations and cultures\u003c\/b\u003e prepares you to respect and care for clients of different backgrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique! The companion Evolve website\u003c\/b\u003e makes review easier with more learning activities, references linked to MEDLINE abstracts, and links to related OT sites.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnique! A discussion of elder abuse, battered women, and literacy\u003c\/b\u003e includes information on how the COTA can address these often-overlooked issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew information on alternative treatment settings for elders\u003c\/b\u003e reflects new trends in OT care.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpdated information on Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations\u003c\/b\u003e discusses the latest policies and how to incorporate the newest procedures into practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignificant additions\u003c\/b\u003e are made to the chapters on public policy, dementia, and oncology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rene Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon, Helene Lohman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0323065058\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780323065054\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mosby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/21\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2011 pg. 259","brand":"Rene Padilla","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46927740764415,"sku":"9780323065054","price":83.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_26db6b62-5c7a-47e8-bf44-4484897e017f.jpg?v=1749372817","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/occupational-therapy-with-elders-rene-padilla-9780323065054","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}