"By the year 2050, one in every six people in the world is expected to be an older adult (65 years or older) (United Nations, 2019). Alongside the opportunities afforded by increased longevity and decline in mortality is the challenge of rising multimorbidity across the globe. More than 66% of older adults live with more than one chronic condition (Ofori-Asenso et al., 2019), which increases the likelihood of developing functional limitations and disability that often significantly detract from quality of life. This has drawn necessary attention to how society can successfully adapt to population aging and capitalize on opportunities to build a vibrant older population. Discussions about lifespan have steadily transitioned to "ears of life during which one enjoys health and wellbeing, free from chronic disease and disability. From an occupational lens, productive aging "...celebrate[s] older adults' capabilities, potential, and social and economic contributions" (Misey Boyer, 2007, p.8). Occupational therapy (OT) brings distinct value to productive aging by facilitating participation in meaningful occupations, promoting health and wellbeing, and offering cost-effective, client-centered solutions that result in positive health outcomes (AOTA, 2016)"-- Provided by publisher

Cover Page -- Half Title -- Series -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Section 1 Productive Aging -- 1. Preventing Falls by Integrating Functional Exercise into Habitual Daily Routines -- 2. Community-​Based Group Intervention to Reduce Fear of Falling and Activity Restriction -- 3. Combined Occupational Therapy and Medical Approach to Fall Prevention -- 4. Effectiveness of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions in Maintaining Independence and Reducing Home Care Costs for the Frail Elderly 5. Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE): A Bio-​Behavioral-​Environmental Intervention to Improve Function and Health-​Related Quality of Life in Disabled Older Adults -- 6. Occupational Therapy for Independent-​Living Older Adults -- 7. Occupational Therapy for Older Adults with Dementia and Their Caregivers -- 8. Individualized Activity-​Based Interventions for People with Dementia and Informal Caregivers -- 9. Occupational Therapy for Patients with Parkinson's Disease -- Section 2 Health and Wellness 10. Scoping Review of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Chronic Diseases -- 11. The Integration of Occupational Therapy into Primary Care -- 12. An Occupational Therapy-​Led Self-​Management Program to Support People with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCCs) in Primary Care -- 13. Occupational Therapy-​Led, Educational-​Behavioral Program Improves Long-​Term Behavioral, Physical, and Functional Outcomes for Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis -- 14. Occupational Therapy to Improve Clinical, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Outcomes among Young Adults with Diabetes -- Section 3 Work and Industry 15. Injury Prevention through Ergonomic Assessment, Education, and Intervention: Healthy Backpack Wearing in School-​Aged Children -- 16. Occupational Rehabilitation for Work-​Related Musculoskeletal Disorders -- 17. Return to Work after Spinal Cord Injury: A Need for Early, Individually Tailored Rehabilitation Care -- 18. Emerging Occupational Therapy Practice for Inclusive Work Transition and Vocational Programming -- 19. Impacts of Environmental and Person-​Fit Factors on Work Satisfaction and Performance in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -- Section 4 Mental Health 20. Personal Medicine as a Recovery Tool -- 21. Occupational Time-​Use Intervention for People with Serious Mental Illness: Action over Inertia -- 22. Optimizing Arousal to Manage Aggression -- 23. Somatically Based Regulation Intervention for Adolescents Who Have Experienced Complex Trauma -- 24. Supported Education for Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities -- 25. Recovering Energy through Nutrition and Exercise for Weight Loss (RENEW): An Effective Weight Loss Program for People Living with Serious Mental Illness -- 26. Occupation-​Based Interventions for Addictive Disorders