Occupational Therapy and Older People
Ann McIntyre author Anita Atwal author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:19th Apr '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This book locates older people as major clients of occupational therapy services. It provides a comprehensive resource for students and a basic working reference for clinicians. The book encompasses current theories, debates and challenges which occupational therapists need to engage in if they are to provide pro-active and promotional approaches to ageing. Detailed coverage of bodily structures, functions and pathologies leads onto chapters dedicated to activity, occupation and participation.
The ethos of the book is to inspire innovation in the practice of occupational therapy with older people, promoting successful ageing that entails control and empowerment.
This new edition has been fully revised and updated. In addition brand new material has been included on occupational transitions (retirement, frailty and end of life); user perspectives; public health including advocacy, enablement and empowerment; people entering old age with disability and mental health conditions; visual impairment; assistive technology driving and ageism.
“This book is a useful resource that we would recommend to practitioners.” (British Jnl Occupat Therapy, 1 October 2013)
ISBN: 9781444333336
Dimensions: 246mm x 175mm x 15mm
Weight: 435g
288 pages
2nd edition