Chapter 84 Providing social services to the older client James Siberski Chapter contents Introduction Additional considerations in assessment The geriatric care Manager Placement Conclusion References Resources Introduction Today’s older adults…
Chapter 42 Heart failure and valvular heart disease Chris L. Wells Chapter contents Introduction Heart failure Valvular disease Conclusion References Introduction Despite the increase in diagnostic procedures and medical management,…
Chapter 1 Wholeness of the individual Timothy L. Kauffman Chapter contents Introduction Various medical models or perspectives Aging considerations and rehabilitation Theoretical perspectives Conclusion References Introduction Aging is a wonderful…
Chapter 20 The shoulder Edmund M. Kosmahl Chapter contents Introduction Degenerative rotator cuff Fracture of the proximal humerus Shoulder arthroplasty Shoulder pain with hemiplegia References Introduction Shoulder pain and dysfunction…
Chapter 18 Osteoporosis and spine fractures Stephen Brunton, Blaine Carmichael, Deborah Gold, Barry Hull, Timothy L. Kauffman, Barbara Koehler, Alexandra Papaioannou, Randolph Rasch, Hilmar H.G. Stracke and Eeric Truumees Chapter…
Chapter 59 Balance testing and training Diane M. Wrisley and Timothy L. Kauffman Chapter contents Introduction Physiology of balance Balance assessment Treatment Evidence for the use of exercise to treat…
Chapter 37 Neoplasms of the skin Stephen A. Gudas Chapter contents Incidence and clinical relevance Therapeutic intervention References Incidence and clinical relevance Skin cancer is one of the most common…
Chapter 12 Pharmacology considerations for the aging individual Charles D. Ciccone Chapter contents Introduction Treatment of pain and inflammation Psychotropic medications Neurological disorders Cardiovascular drugs Conclusion References Introduction Older adults…
Chapter 30 Parkinson’s disease Michael L. Moran Chapter contents Introduction Signs and symptoms Interventions Surgical treatment Cognitive and social issues Conclusion References Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD), also known as paralysis…
