Functional changes in the aging ear
Chapter 52 Functional changes in the aging ear Katie L. Mcarthur and Stephen E. Mock Chapter contents Introduction Aging within the inner ear structures Signs and symptoms of hearing loss…
Conservative interventions for pain control
Chapter 67 Conservative interventions for pain control John O. Barr Chapter contents Introduction Assistive and orthotic devices Massage Electrical stimulation Thermal agents Exercise Conclusion References Introduction The successful physical rehabilitation…
Total knee arthroplasty
Chapter 22 Total knee arthroplasty Mark A. Brimer Chapter contents Introduction The three categories of implants Fixation of the implant Rehabilitation Conclusion References Introduction Total knee replacement (TKR), also referred…
Neoplasms of the prostate
Chapter 38 Neoplasms of the prostate Stephen A. Gudas Chapter contents Incidence Clinical relevance Therapeutic considerations References Incidence Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in the US, accounting…
Geriatric physical therapy
Chapter 83 Geriatric physical therapy William H. Staples Chapter contents Introduction Need for trained professionals Referrals to a physical therapist Multiple conditions Assessment of the geriatric patient Goal-setting and interventions…
Geriatric occupational therapy
Chapter 82 Geriatric occupational therapy Molly Mika Chapter contents Introduction Occupational therapy assessment Occupational therapy intervention Conclusion References Introduction Occupation may be defined as any meaningful and purposeful activity or…
Gerontological and geriatric nursing
Chapter 81 Gerontological and geriatric nursing Brenda L. Hage Chapter contents Introduction Direct patient care The nursing process Case management Health education and counseling for patients and families Administration Advocacy…
Caregivers: valuing unpaid care
Chapter 79 Caregivers valuing unpaid care Cheryl L. Anderson Chapter contents Introduction Informal networks The multiple roles of the caregiver The stages of caregiving Caregiver recognition References Introduction The focus…
Interdisciplinary geriatric assessment
Chapter 80 Interdisciplinary geriatric assessment Christi Stewart, Michael L. Moran and Timothy L. Kauffman Chapter contents Introduction Philosophical underpinnings of geriatric Assessment The process of geriatric assessment Directions for future…
Entry-level competencies for health professionals who work with older adults
Chapter 78 Entry-level competencies for health professionals who work with older adults John O. Barr, Jennifer Nitz and Rita A. Wong Chapter contents Overview and introduction Competencies Implementation References Overview…
