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Aging: The Health-Care Challenge : An Interdisciplinary Approach to Assessment and Rehabilitative Management of the Elderly,9780803608344
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Aging: The Health-Care Challenge : An Interdisciplinary Approach to Assessment and Rehabilitative Management of the Elderly


Edition: 4th
Author(s): Lewis, Carole Bernstein
ISBN10:  0803608349
ISBN13:  9780803608344
Format:  Hardcover
Pub. Date:  4/1/2002
Publisher(s): F a Davis Co

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SummaryTable of Contents
George Washington Univ., Washington, D.C. Textbook for practitioners and students working in the field of geriatric rehabilitation. Each chapters includes a clinical emphasis with fundamental concepts, explanations, and case studies. Focuses on only on current issues, but anticipated issues expected to arise in the years to come. Previous edition: c1996.
Part I Theories and Psychological Aspects of Aging 1(24)
Theories of Aging
3(8)
Barbara Kopp Miller
Basic Assumptions
4(1)
Categories of Aging Theories
4(1)
Theories of Aging
5(4)
Theoretical Implications
9(1)
Summary
9(1)
References
9(2)
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
11(14)
Kathleen A. Cegles
Fundamental Concepts of Aging
12(2)
Theories of Successful Aging
14(1)
Age-Related Changes and Patterns of Psychological Dysfunction
15(5)
Psychosocial Summary
20(1)
Supportive Interventions for the Elderly Client
20(1)
Summary
21(1)
Case Study
21(1)
References
22(3)
Part II Physical Aspects of Aging 25(180)
Activities of Daily Living
27(21)
Gail Ann Hill
Measuring Independence
29(10)
Screening
39(3)
Common Functional Problems for the Elderly
42(1)
Energy Conservation and Work Simplification Techniques
43(2)
Practical Suggestions for ADL Problems
45(1)
References
45(3)
The Effects of Aging on Communication
48(19)
Leora Reiff Cherney
Communication Changes Associated with Normal Aging
49(3)
Hearing and Aging
52(2)
Nonlanguage Factors that Affect Communication
54(1)
Pathologic Age-Related Communication Disorders
55(6)
Summary
61(1)
Case Study
62(1)
References
62(3)
Appendix: Strategies for Improving Communication
65(2)
Leisure Skills
67(16)
Jerome F. Singleton
Environmental Factors
68(1)
Development of Leisure Patterns
69(2)
Planning Recreational Opportunities for the Elderly
71(3)
Activity Analysis Using Bowling as an Example
74(1)
Application of Process to a Specific Group of Older Individuals
75(2)
Volunteers
77(1)
Summary
77(1)
Case Study
78(1)
References
79(4)
The Changing Realm of the Senses
83(21)
Gail Ann Hills
Vision
84(8)
Hearing
92(5)
Taste and Smell
97(2)
Touch
99(1)
Summary
99(1)
Case Study
100(1)
References
100(4)
Musculoskeletal Changes With Age: Clinical Implications
104(23)
Carole B. Lewis
Shari Kellems
Loss of Flexibility
106(3)
Loss of Strength
109(4)
Poor Posture
113(3)
Changes in Gait
116(5)
Pain
121(3)
Summary
124(1)
Case Study
124(1)
References
124(3)
Clinical Implications of Neurologic Changes During the Aging Process
127(16)
Richard W. Bohannon
Deterioration of Neurologic Performances with Age
128(2)
Further Deterioration of Neurologic Performance with Neurologic Pathology
130(2)
Intervention for Neurologic Limitations Resulting from Age and Neurologic Pathology
132(1)
Somatosensation
133(1)
Balance
134(1)
Summary
135(1)
Case Study
136(1)
References
136(7)
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation of the Geriatric Patient and Client
143(25)
Catherine Certo
Cardiopulmonary Changes that Occur with Normal Aging and with Pathology
145(4)
Aerobic Training and Strength Training in Elderly Individuals
149(3)
So Where Are We Now?
152(1)
Guidelines for Exercise Prescription
153(7)
Program Progression and Proper Monitoring of Physical Activity
160(2)
Pharmacological Management
162(1)
Summary
163(1)
Case Study
164(1)
References
164(4)
Implications of Oncology in Elderly Adults
168(25)
Stephen A. Gudas
Cancer in Elderly Adults
169(18)
Summary
187(1)
Case Study
188(1)
References
188(5)
Health Promotion for Elderly Clients
193(12)
Mary F. Belmont
Alona Harris
Evolving Forms of Health Promotion
193(1)
Cost of Health Care
194(2)
National Health Goals for the 21st Century
196(1)
Special Health-Promotion Concerns of the Aged
197(3)
Assisted-Living Arrangements
200(1)
A Plan for Promoting Healthy Behaviors
200(2)
The Ethics of Health Promotion
202(1)
Case Study
202(1)
References
203(2)
Part III External Aspects of Aging: The Current Status 205(174)
Stress and Aging
207(19)
Jean Marie McAndrew
Stress and the Stress Response
208(2)
Stressors: The Source of Stress
210(3)
Coping Mechanisms and Adjustment to the Stressors of Aging
213(3)
Stress Management in the Clinical Setting
216(7)
Summary
223(1)
References
223(3)
Nutritional Rehabilitation and Elderly Individuals
226(17)
Ronni Chernoff
Nutritional Rehabilitation and Elderly Individuals
227(2)
Nutritional Needs of Elderly Clients
229(4)
Weight Loss and Cachexia
233(1)
Protein-Energy Malnutrition in Elderly Persons
234(2)
Cancer: A Chronic Disease
236(1)
Stroke: A Chronic Disease
237(1)
Other Chronic Conditions
237(1)
Summary
238(1)
Case Study
238(1)
References
239(4)
Medication Management and Appropriate Substance Use for Elderly Individuals
243(35)
Barbara W.K. Yee
Betty J. Williams
Internal Factors
245(6)
External Factors
251(4)
Common Drug Therapies
255(7)
Compliance Issues
262(3)
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Issues Among Elderly Persons
265(4)
Case Study
269(1)
References
270(5)
Appendix 14-1: Checklist for Elderly Consumers and Their Caregivers
275(1)
Appendix 14-2: Resources
276(2)
Sexuality and Elderly Individuals
278(23)
Molly Laflin
Role of Rehabilitation Specialists
280(1)
Age and Sexual Response
281(1)
Menopause and Estrogen Replacement Therapy
282(3)
Erectile Dysfunction
285(1)
Lack of Partner
286(1)
Sex and Illness
286(8)
Sex and Drug Use
294(1)
Sex in Nursing Homes
295(1)
Summary
296(1)
Case Study
296(1)
References
297(4)
Working With the Dying Older Patient
301(8)
Noralyn Davel Jacques
Hospice
302(1)
The Dying Process
303(1)
Grief and Bereavement
304(1)
The Professional Caregiver
305(1)
Summary
306(1)
Case Study
306(1)
References
307(1)
Resources
308(1)
Clinical Research in Geriatrics
309(14)
Richard W. Bohannon
Reputable Information
310(2)
Researchable Questions
312(3)
Research Methods
315(5)
Research Dissemination
320(1)
Summary
321(1)
References
321(2)
Medicare Documentation: The Paperwork Challenge
323(20)
Carole B. Lewis
Sidney R. Jackson
The Development of Medicare
324(1)
Basics of the Medicare Program
324(1)
Services Provided
324(1)
Administration
325(1)
Medicare Part A
325(2)
Medicare Part B
327(2)
Components of Successful Documentation
329(5)
The Denial
334(1)
The Appeal
335(3)
Summary
338(1)
References
338(1)
Appendix A
339(2)
Appendix B
341(2)
Frail and Institutionalized Elderly Clients
343(25)
Robert G. Thomas
Carole Bernstein Lewis
Michael Billings
The Frail Elderly
344(1)
Issues of the Institutionalized Elderly
345(9)
Comprehensive Assessment of Elderly Clients and the Minimum Data Set
354(6)
Prospective Payment System (PPS)
360(3)
Continuum of Care and Alternative Living for Frail Elderly Clients
363(1)
The Future of Providing Care to Frail Elderly Clients
364(2)
References
366(2)
Home Care
368(11)
Michelle Moffa-Trotter
Wendy Anemaet
Types of Home-Care Services
369(1)
Types of Home-Care Agencies
369(2)
Types of Direct Service Providers in Home Care
371(1)
Users of Home-Care Services
371(1)
Rehabilitation Role in Home Care
371(3)
Specific Documentation for Home-Health Care
374(2)
Future Directions for Home Care
376(1)
Case Study
376(1)
References
377(2)
Glossary 379(4)
Index 383

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