Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant recognizes the growing role of the PTA in a variety of heath care settings from acute to home to long-term care settings.
Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on the clinically relevant assessment, treatment, and management of the geriatric population. Pathological manifestations commonly seen in the elderly patient are addressed from a systems perspective, as well as a focus on what is seen clinically and how it affects function. Each pathological area covered includes:
- Screening, assessment, and evaluation
- Treatment prescription
- Goal setting
- Modification of treatment
- Anticipated outcomes
- Psychosocial, pharmacological, and nutritional elements
The chapters also include suggested treatment interventions techniques, tips, and options, Pearls that highlight important chapter information, and appendices and study aids. The organization and presentation of the practical, hands-on components of interventions, assessments, and decision-making skills make this a go-to text for the PTA to administer comprehensive geriatric care at each point along the continuum of care.
Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a key text for students and those practicing in geriatric populations.
Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Textbook for the Physical Therapist Assistant, recognizes the growing role of the PTA in a variety of heath care settings from acute to home to long-term care settings.
Section I: Fundamental Concepts in Geriatric Rehabilitation 1:
Introduction To Geriatric Rehabilitation: Principles of Practice 2: Theories
of Aging 3: Age-Related Changes in Anatomy, Physiology, and Function 4:
Common Pathological Conditions in the Elderly: Impact on Function and
Treatment Approaches 5: Psychosocial Theories and Considerations of Aging 6:
Nutritional Considerations with Aging Section II: Care of the Geriatric
Patient 7: Drugs And Function in the Elderly 8: Settings of Care in
Geriatrics: The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant 9: Treatment
Rationale and Design in Geriatrics 10: Interventions and Treatment in the
Elderly Section III: Special Considerations in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Therapies 11: Communication, Education, and Learning
Jennifer M. Bottomley, PhD, MS, PT, has a bachelors degree in physical therapy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and an advanced masters degree in Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professionals in Boston, MA. She has a combined intercollegiate doctoral degree in Gerontology (U of Massachusetts) and Health Science and Service Administration (Union Institute) and a second PhD from The Union Institute in Health Service Administration, Legislation, and Policy Management with a specialty in Gerontology.
Dr Bottomley has practiced since 1974 in acute care, home care, outpatient clinics, nursing homes and longterm care facilities. She is director of rehabilitation services for the Committee to End Elder Homelessness/HEARTH and is on the Board of Directors for HEARTH.
Dr Bottomley recently retired as an Associate Professor at Simmons University in Boston. She continues as an Adjunct Faculty at Simmons University. Clinically, Dr Bottomley provides services for the HEARTH facilities in the greater Boston area, serving Bostons homeless population. She coordinates Service Learning experiences and projects for PT, Social Work, and Nursing students in HEARTH residences.
