Support the very best health, well-being, and quality of life for older adults! Here's the ideal resource for rehabilitation professionals who are working with or preparing to work with older adults! You'll find descriptions of the normal aging process, discussions of how health and social factors can impede your clients' ability to participate in regular activities, and step-by-step guidance on how to develop strategies for maximizing their well-being.

Part I:Global health and aging : implications for health and participation. -- Growing old in today's world / Bette Bonder -- Theories of aging : a multidisciplinary review for occupational and physical therapists / Bette Bonder, Renée R. Taylor, and Evguenia S. Popova -- Public policy and advocacy in North America / Nancy Richman -- Aging around the world. -- Services for older adults in Israel / Yael Zilberslag, Maayan Katz, Jenny Brodsky, and Iris Rasoolu -- Health care for the elderly in Mexico / Laureano Reyes Gómez and Susana Villasana Benítez -- Aging in South Africa / Kim Lewitte and Anupa Singh -- Meaningful occupation in later life / Bette Bonder -- Culture, ethics, and elder abuse / Bette Bonder and Georgia J. Anetzberger -- Part II: Aging : body structures and body functions. -- Section 1: Normal age-related changes. -- Cognitive function / Katherine S. Judge and Nicole T. Dawson -- Cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular function / Elizabeth Dean -- Sensory function and function related to the skin / Linda A. Hunt, Amanda Stead, adn Bobby Nijjar -- Neuromuscular and movement function : muscle, bone, and joints / Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Norma J. MacIntyre, and Siriat Seng-lad -- Neuromuscular and movement function : coordination, balance, and gait / Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Norma J. MacIntyre, and Siriat Seng-lad -- Section 2: Age-related health conditions, impairments, and limitations. -- Cognitive and emotional function : health conditions / Katherine S. Judge and Nicole T. Dawson -- Cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular function : health conditions / Elizabeth Dean -- Sensory function, function related to the skin and pain : health conditions / Linda A. Hunt, Bobby Nijjar, and Amanda Stead -- Neuromuscular and movement function : health conditions / Norma J. MacIntyre, Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, and Siriat Seng-lad -- Neuromuscular and movement function : falls / Vanina Dal Bello-Haas and Norma J. MacIntyre -- Considerations for medical care of older adults / Patrick Bray and Bette Bonder -- Part III: Active aging : supporting client activities and participation. -- Self care / Kristine Haertl -- Leisure / Anita C. Bundy, Sanetta H.J. Du Troit, and Lindy M. Clemson -- Work and retirement / Brent Braverman, Patricia Bowyer, and R. Elaine Fogerty -- Environment, products, and technology / Sergio Romero -- Driving / Wendy Strav and Beth A. Ekelman -- Community mobility / Wendy Stav -- Interactions, relationships, and sexuality / Bette Bonder and Cynthia Hovland-Scafe -- Learning in later life / Vanina Dal Bello-Haas and Megan E. O'Connell -- Spirituality / Mary Ann McColl -- Part IV: Service delivery for the aging client. -- Evaluation of functional performance / Lori Letts and Julie Richardson -- Health and wellness / Julie D. Bass -- Community-based services / Georgia J. Anetzberger -- Primary care / Julie Richardson and Sarah Wojkowski -- Home health care / Missi Zahoransky -- Rehabilitation / Vanina Dal Bello-Haas and Joyce Tryssenaar -- Long-term care / Joshua Greene -- End of life / Karen la Cour and Line Lindahl-Jacobsen -- The future of aging / Bette Bonder and Vanina Dal Bello-Haas.