Part I: Introduction -- Growing old in today's world / Bette R. Bonder -- Theories of aging: a multidisciplinary review for occupational and physical therapists / Vern L. Bengtson and Bette R. Bonder -- Meaningful occupation in later life / Bette R. Bonder.
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Part II: Impact of normal aging, and interruptions in function -- Section 1: Impact of normal aging -- Cardiovascular and pulmonary function / Elizabeth Dean and Armele Dornelas de Andrade -- Sensory function / Celia Routh Hooper and Vanina Dal Bello-Haas -- Neuromusculoskeletal and movement function / Vanina Dal Bello-Haas -- Mental function / Kathryn Perez Riley -- Section 2: Interruptions in function -- Falls / Rein Tideiksaar -- Dementia / Susan Doble -- Depression / Kathryn Perez Riley.
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Part III: Activities and participation -- Self-care / Charles H. Christiansen, Kristine Haertl, and Lauren Robinson -- Leisure / Anita C. Bundy and Lindy M. Clemson -- Work and retirement / Harvey L. Sterns, Greta A. Lax, and Boin Chang -- Community mobility / Beth A. Ekelman [and others] -- Interactions and relationships / Bette R. Bonder -- Sexuality in late adulthood / Andrew W. Miracle and Tina S. Miracle.
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Part IV: Service delivery -- Evaluation of functional performance / Seanne Wilkins, Lori Letts, and Julie Richardson -- Health promotion and wellness / Marjorie E. Scaffa and Bette R. Bonder -- Community-based services / Georgia J. Anetzberger -- Home health care / Ben J. Atchison -- Rehabilitation / Vanina Dal Bello-Haas and Joyce Tryssenaar -- Long-term care / Ruth E. Plautz and Cameron J. Camp.
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Part V: Context --Culture and aging / Bette R. Bonder -- Products and technology / William C. Mann and Eric E. Hicks -- Elder abuse / Georgia J. Anetzberger -- The end of life / Rosalind A. Bye, Gwynnyth M. Llewellyn, and Karl E. Christl.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This is the ideal resource for rehabilitation professionals who are working with or preparing to work with older adults! It describes the normal aging process, illustrates how health and social factors can impede an aging person's abilities, and demonstrates how to develop mechanisms for maximizing the well-being of older adults. This resource incorporates terminology and concepts that reflect the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, adopted in May 2002 by the American Occupational Therapy Association Representative Assembly. It provides a broad context in which to under.