Functional and Occupational Performance in Older Adults

"In Western societies, health care for older adults provides an array of services for those who can afford care. In these same societies and across the globe, older adults may not have adequate health care, or even safe and stable living environments. Many continue to be marginalized and devalued. There is much work for occupational therapists to do to support older adults' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Part of the occupational therapist's role is to affirm the many ways in which older adults live meaningful lives and make important contributions to their families, communities, and societies. This new edition of the textbook Functional and Occupational Performance in Older Adults is intended for occupational therapy students and clinicians. There is an increased emphasis on meaning and occupation and occupational performance in context. Its intention is to address the complexity of the aging experience in the current environment and enhance occupational therapy services for older adults"--