Geriatrics (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference)

Designed for the busy practitioner, Geriatrics presents 97 alphabetically arranged topics covering all major concerns in geriatric rehabilitation ranging from agerelated changes to endoflife care. The first section reviews topics related to normal aging and assessment methods to measure systemic changes. The second section addresses common agingassociated diseases and disorders affecting relevant organ systems, including neurologic, musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, and cardiovascular problems and other key concerns such as functional decline, incontinence, and visual impairments. The last section highlights special considerations such as aging with a developmental disability, exercise, pain management, polypharmacy, and rehabilitation in various healthcare settings. Taken together, the book catalogs the broad range of functional issues endemic in the elderly population and offers a quick reference guide for rehabilitation professionals providing highquality clinical care to older patients.Every entry is standardized for quick lookup in the office or clinic, and features description, etiology, risk factors, clinical features, natural history, diagnosis, red flags, treatment, prognosis, helpful hints, and suggested readings.All Rehabilitation Medicine Quick ReferenceTitles Offer: Consistent Approach and Organization: ataglance outline format allows readers to find the facts quickly Concise Coverage: of mustknow information broken down into easytolocate topics Fast Answers to Clinical Questions: diagnostic and management criteria for problems commonly encountered in daily practice Handson Practical Guidance: for all types of interventions and therapies MultiSpecialty Perspective: ensures that issues of relevance to all rehabilitation team members are addressed