Functional Performance in Older Adults
by Bette Bonder, Noralyn Pickens, Vanina Dal Bello-Haas
5th Edition
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781719647908 |
| eText ISBN | 9781719651530 |
| Publisher | F.A. Davis |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 592 |
The textbook *Functional Performance in Older Adults*, 5th Edition, offers structured educational content for students preparing to work with older adults. Authors Bette Bonder, Noralyn Pickens, and Vanina Dal Bello-Haas examine contextual factors of aging, foundational theories, and the significance of meaningful occupations in later life.
The volume analyzes specific body structures, functions, and health conditions that affect functional capacity. Dedicated chapters cover metabolic conditions, sensory function alterations, and cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular health. The text also details special concerns in care and prevention, legal and ethical standards, and personal dimensions of aging including identity, sexuality, and relationships.
Further sections address daily activities and functional routines that support living in community environments. The authors evaluate leisure participation, employment patterns, retirement transitions, and community mobility considerations such as driving. These chapters prepare learners to analyze wellness initiatives and community-based service delivery contexts.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Aging in Context
Chapter 2: Meaningful Occupations in Later Life
Chapter 3: Theories of Aging
Chapter 4: Aging and Culture
Chapter 5: Identify, Sexuality, and Relationships
Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Issues
Chapter 7: Special Concerns in Care and Prevention
Chapter 8: Metabolic Conditions
Chapter 9: Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Conditions
Chapter 10: Sensory Function and Health Conditions
Chapter 11: Musculoskeletal Function and Health Conditions
Chapter 12: Neuromuscular and Neuromotor Conditions
Chapter 13: Neurobehavioral Function and Health Conditions
Chapter 14: Self-Care
Chapter 15: Home Management
Chapter 16: Health Management and Sleep
Chapter 17: Leisure
Chapter 18: Work and Retirement
Chapter 19: Community Mobility and Driving
Chapter 20: Caregiving
Chapter 21: Special Concerns Around Evaluation of the Older Adult
Chapter 22: Wellness and Community-Based Services
Chapter 23: Primary Care Services
Chapter 24: Acute Care Services
Chapter 25: Rehabilitation Services
Chapter 26: Home Health Services
Chapter 27: Long-Term Care Services
Chapter 28: Hospice and Palliative Care
Chapter 29: The Future of Aging
Chapter A: Answers to Critical-Thinking Questions
Chapter B: Index of Assessments
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