Functional Performance in Older Adults

New chapters on sexuality, wellness, community-based care, driving, an d theories of aging. Provides a broad context in which to understand t he client from a historical, cultural, biological, and social perspect ive. Focuses on the interdisciplinary approach, with contributions fro m occupational, physical, and speech therapists; social workers; psych ologists; and anthropologists. Includes pedagogical features such as c hapter objectives, chapter review questions, and a comprehensive gloss ary. Contains assessment and intervention strategies to enable older a dults to sustain meaningful engagement in valued life activities. Spec ial attention given to technological advances, public policy, family, and interprofessional factors. Addresses self-care, work, and leisure from the perspective of aging -- topics rarely discussed in gerontoloy textbooks