| In recent years, occupational therapy practice with older adults has rapidly grown as a result of the demographic trends toward an aging population as well as increased longevity among people with chronic disabling condition. At the same time, research within the outside the profession affirms that occupational engagement is significant to the health and well-being of older adults. This comprehensive text (also available as continuing education; see AOTA's web site for more information) is intended to deepen the knowledge of experienced occupational therapy professionals about occupation and its power as a therapeutic mechanism that enables participation with life and prevents decline in older adulthood. ... Strategies to Advance Gerontology Excellence illuminates the aging process from an occupational perspective and showcases occupational therapy's unique expertise in gerontology. It can serve as a resource for faculty who are developing or revising curricula to prepare undergraduates for gerontological practice, it can help therapists in their beginning years develop their expertise with the aging population, and it can help specialists further their excellence as gerontological occupational therapists. |
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| Binding: Softcover |
| Specs: 577 pages | 3.16 Lbs |
| ISBN: 1569002290 |
| ISBN-13: 9781569002292 |
| Edition: 1 |
| Publisher: American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. | Publish Date 04/08 | Copyright 2008 |
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