Includes bibliographic references and index.

Concepts of Aging. Aging trends and concepts / Helene H. Lohman, Ellen Spergel, Emily Penington --
Biological and social theories of aging / Marlene J. Aitken, Michelle Rudolf --
The aging process / Mirtha Montejo Whaley, Danielle Lancaster Barber --
Psychological aspects of aging / Yolanda Griffiths, Andrea Thinnes --
Aging well: health promotion and disease prevention / Claudia Gaye Peyton ; Yan-hua Huang --
The regulation of public policy for elders / Helene L. Lohman, Coralie H. Glantz, Nancy Richman --
Occupational Therapy Intervention With Elders. Occupational therapy practice models / René Padilla --
Opportunities for best practice in various settings / Steve Park, Sue Byers-Connon --
Cultural diversity of the aging population / René Padilla --
Ethical aspects in the work with elders / Lea C. Brandt --
Working with families and caregivers of elders / Ada Boone Hoerl, Barbara Jo Rodrigues, René Padilla, Sue Byers-Connon --
Addressing sexual activity of elders / Helene L. Lohman, David Plutschack --
Use of medications by elders / Brenda M. Coppard, Kelli Coover, Michele Faulkner --
Considerations of mobility part 1: restraint reduction / Tracy Milius, Candice Mullendore, Ivelisse Lazzarini --
Considerations of mobility part 2: Wheelchair seating and positioning, considerations for elders / Cynthia Goodman --
Considerations of mobility part 3: fall prevention / Lou Jensen, Sandra Hattori Okada --
Considerations of mobility part 4: community mobility / Penni Jean Lavoot, Michele Luther-Krug, Mary Ellen Keith. Working with elders who have vision impairments / Evelyn Z. Katz, Rebecca Bothwell --
Working with elders who have hearing impairments / Sharon Stoffel, Jessica Hatch --
Strategies to maintain continence in elders / Kris R. Brown, Jessica Hatch --
Dysphagia and other eating and nutritional concerns with elders / Deborah L. Morawski, Terryn Davis, René Padilla --
Working with elders who have had cerebrovascular accidents / Deborah L. Morawski, René Padilla --
Working with elders who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease / Carly R. Hellen, René Padilla --
Working with elders who have psychiatric conditions / Ann Burkhardt --
Working with elders who have orthopedic conditions / Brenda M. Coppard, Tyrome Higgins, Karoline D. Harvey, René Padilla --
Working with elders who have cardiovascular conditions / Tonya Bartholomew, Jana K. Cragg, Jean T. Hays ; Amy Matthews, Claire Peel, René Padilla --
Working with elders who have pulmonary conditions / Angela M. Peralta, Sherrell Powell, David Plutschack --
Working with elders who have oncological conditions / Leslie Brunsteter-Williams --

The is a textbook on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the COTA. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice, from wellness and prevention to death and dying. A discussion of foundational concepts includes aging trends and strategies for elder care, and coverage of emerging areas includes low-vision rehabilitation, mobility issues including driving, and Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.