| Anne McIntyre and Anita Atwal are lecturers in occupational therapy at Brunel University, London, UK. Both have worked with older people prior to pursuing academic careers, and sustain a major interest with this client group through their clinical research activities. Particular interests include discharge planning, acute care, occupation and participation in care homes, falls prevention and management and community rehabilitation. They have enlisted expert contributing authors to join them in portraying the array of opportunities for occupational therapy with older people. |
| Acknowledgements List of Contributors How to use this book Chapter 1 Introduction What is ageing? Active ageing Challenges for occupational therapy Use of the ICF Summary References Chapter 2 Older people and occupational justice Introduction Occupation as a right Occupation as a matter of social justice Occupational justice Occupation, morbidity and mortality and the promotion of*health Occupational justice and older people Summary References Chapter 3 The social context of older people Ageist attitudes, values, assumptions, and stereotypes Ageism and discrimination Cross cultural perspectives on ageing and older people Exploring the social networks of older people Mapping social networks Types of social support Types of support network Pets as members of the older person's social context Health professionals as sources of social support Dysfunctional social contexts The social context, health and longevity Implications for occupational therapists References Chapter 4 Systems, services and policies The development of services for older people Finance and employment Driving and transportation Housing and adaptations Health and social care Quality in health and social care Patient/caret experience Efficiency Effective delivery of appropriate care Health outcomes of NHS care Summary References Chapter 5 Pathologies of old age Introduction Cancer Dementia Depression Diabetes Falls Fractures and osteoporosis Heart failure Learning disabilities Musculoskeletal problems/arthritis Respiratory disease Stroke (cerebrovascular accident Summary References Chapter 6 Body structures and body functions: Part 1 Introduction The central nervous system The peripheral nervous system Voice and speech production Mental functions The sensory systems: structure and function Summary References Chapter 7 Body structures and body functions: Part 2 Introduction The integumentary system …… Chapter 8 Activity and Participation: Part 1 Chapter 9 Activity and Participation: Part 2 Chapter 10 Environmental Impacts, Products and Technology Useful Resources Index |
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