Rehabilitation of the geriatric patient poses a unique set of challenges and conditions often not seen in younger patients, but which are common among older adults. This quick, practical resource helps physiatrists and other members of the rehabilitation team overcome these challenges, covering the wide range of topics necessary to provide the highest level of care to this rapidly increasing population. INDICE: Geriatric Rehabilitation Table of Contents 1) Epidemiology of Aging, Disability, Frailty, Overall Role of Physiatry 2) Sarcopenia & Other Physiologic Change of Aging 3) Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures 4) Fall Prevention & Intervention 5) Central Nervous System Disorders Affecting Mobility in Older Adults 6) Peripheral Nervous & Vascular Disorders Affecting Mobility in Older Adults 7) Arthritis and Joint Replacement 8) Prevention of Hospital Acquired Deconditioning 9) Polypharmacy & Mobility 10) Swallowing and Nutritional Issues in the Geriatric Population 11) Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Hearing Disorders in the Elderly 12) Principles of Rehabilitation in Musculoskeletal & Sports Injuries in Older Adults 13) Geriatric Psychiatric & Cognitive Disorders: Depression, Dementia, Delirium 14) Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults for Prevention of Disability 15) Spine Disorders in Older Adults 16) Assistive Technology for Geriatric Population
- ISBN: 978-0-323-54454-2
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 13/02/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés