Chapter 27: Geriatric Hand Therapy

This chapter explores the effects of aging on physical, physiological, functional and psychological status of the older adult and identifies changes associated with aging that may influence the appropriateness and effectiveness of hand  therapy. The goals of this chapter are to sensitize hand therapists to the process of aging and to promote clinical efficacy with older clients. Clinical tips with adaptive treatment strategies and precautions are given. Three extensive case studies are provided.

(Fundamentals of Hand Therapy by Cooper: "Geriatric Hand Therapy" by Cynthia Cooper, MFA,MA,OTR/L,CHT, Copyright 2007)

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 Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• describe the age related changes found in the geriatric hand therapy client's skin and soft tissue, muscle strength, sensibility, and neuromuscular functioning
• identify the physiologic, functional and psychological changes related to aging
• describe different approaches for the therapist to use to adapt the  treatment of the geriatric hand therapy client in relation to their physical physiologic, functional and psychological age related changes
• describe typical cognitive changes in the older adult and identify  clinically significant cognitive changes that will require adaptive treatment strategies.
• identify adaptive techniques to improve the therapist's communication with the geriatric hand therapy client
• give examples of precautions and concerns that the therapist must consider during the evaluation process of the geriatric hand therapy client

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