Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant - Paperback

by Jennifer Bottomley (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Jennifer M. Bottomley, PhD, MS, PT, has a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and an advanced master's 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 long-term 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 Boston's homeless population. She coordinates Service Learning experiences and projects for PT, Social Work, and Nursing students in HEARTH residences.