| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 235 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Older people and occupational justice -- The social context of older people -- Systems, services and policies -- Pathologies of old age -- Body structures and body functions: Part 1 -- Body structures and body functions: Part 2 -- Activity and participation: Part 1 -- Activity and participation: Part 2 -- Environmental impacts, products and technology |
| Summary |
This timely 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Occupational therapy for older people.
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Occupational therapy.
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Older people.
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Medical rehabilitation.
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Rehabilitation.
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Occupational Therapy
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Aged
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Rehabilitation
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Aged, 80 and over
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occupational therapy.
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elderly.
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pardons.
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Rehabilitation
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Older people
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Occupational therapy
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Medical rehabilitation
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Occupational therapy for older people
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Ouderen.
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Ergotherapie.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
McIntyre, Anne.
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Atwal, Anita.
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| LC no. |
2004023191 |
| ISBN |
9781405172899 |
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1405172894 |
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1281214507 |
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9781281214508 |
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9781405114097 |
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1405114096 |
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