Geriatric Rehabilitation

K. Rao Poduri is Chair Emerita of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Professor of PMR and Neurology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is also a Professor of PM&R at University of Central Florida, UCF/HCA Graduate Medical Education Consortium. Dr. Poduri has experience in the treatment of amputations, chronic pain, geriatrics, spinal cord injury and stroke. She is a patient advocate.Marcia J. Scherer is founding President of the Institute for Matching Person and Technology. She is also Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology and Co-Editor of the book series, Rehabilitation Science in Practice, both published by CRC Press. Dr. Scherer developed the Matching Person and Technology model and assessments from her NSF grant-supported dissertation research, and they are used globally to guide technology selection and outcomes measurement.

• Introduction. Section I: Basics of Aging. 1. Demographics, Biology, and Physiology. 2. Geriatric Assessment and the Physical Examination of the Older Adult. 3. Functional Assessment, Measures, and Teamwork. 4. Integrative Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Assessment of the Older Adult. 5. Pharmacology in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 6. Exercise in the Older Adult. Section II: Geriatric Syndromes. 7. Delirium. 8. Frailty and Sarcopenia. 9. Falls and their Prevention in Older Adults. 10. Urinary Incontinence in Oder Adults. 11. Pain and Its Management in the Older Adults. 12. Geriatric Polypharmacy: A Functional Approach and Rational Prescribing in the Rehabilitation Setting. 13. Sleep Disorders in Older Adults. Section III: Systemic Disorders in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 14. Assessment and Management of Dysphagia in Older Adults. 15. Vision Impairment and its Management in Older Adults. 16. Arthritis and Common Musculoskeletal Disorders. 17. Osteoporosis and Exercise in the Older Adult. 18. Diabetes in Older Adults and Its Management. 19. Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults. 20. Pulmonary Disease in Geriatric Population. 21. Pulmonary Rehabilitation. 22. Geriatric Stroke and Brain Injuries. 23. Cancer Rehabilitation in Older Adults. 24. Spinal Cord Injury in Older Adults. 25. Depression, Dementia, and Social Isolation in Older Adults. 26. Parkinson’s Disease. 27. Aging and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Section IV: Health Maintenance, Caregiving, In-Home and In Community. 28. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Older Adults. 29. Assistive Technology for Older Adults. 30. Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Adults. 31. Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues. 32. Healthcare Access and Benefit Navigation. 33. Age-Friendly Care for Older Adults: Past, Present, and Future. 34. Population Characteristics and Global Economics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 35. Aging Gracefully: A Global Perspective.

"As the global population continues to age, the fields of Geriatric Medicine and Rehabilitation have become increasingly vital in addressing the complex and evolving healthcare needs of older adults. The second edition of Geriatric Rehabilitation: From Bedside to the Community is both timely and comprehensive, thoughtfully integrating current evidence-based treatments, emerging trends, and practical approaches to geriatric care. Dr. Poduri, whom I have known for several decades as a distinguished colleague and nationally recognized physiatrist, has assembled an outstanding group of expert contributors and selected topics of great relevance to today’s clinicians and healthcare professionals. The book’s well-organized, scholarly, and clinically applicable content makes it an invaluable resource for geriatricians, rehabilitation specialists, and all professionals involved in the care of older adults. Its broad perspective and practical focus will undoubtedly support readers worldwide in enhancing the quality of care delivered to older patients. The publication of this second edition comes at a particularly important moment in healthcare, and I am confident that it will make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the field of Geriatric Rehabilitation."Annette Medina-Walpole, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director, University of Rochester Aging Institute, Rochester, NY, USA"The care of older adults remains one of the most important priorities for healthcare systems and professionals, particularly in an era marked by the rapid growth of the aging population. Geriatrics and Rehabilitation are closely interconnected disciplines that together play a vital role in improving patient outcomes and quality of life. As with the first edition, Dr. Poduri’s second edition of Geriatric Rehabilitation: From Bedside to Community makes a significant contribution to advancing the understanding and delivery of comprehensive geriatric care. The book emphasizes the critical importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, and its thoughtfully selected and expertly developed topics provide valuable insights for clinicians across multiple specialties. Having worked with Dr. Poduri for many years, I deeply appreciate her dedication and vision in bringing together distinguished experts to contribute to this outstanding edition. This book is poised to become an important resource for healthcare professionals worldwide who are committed to improving the care of older adults."Kathy Parrinello, RN, PhD, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Rochester Medicine, and Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals, Rochester NY, USA"The Second Edition of Geriatric Rehabilitation from Bedside to Community, edited by the renowned geriatric physiatrist K. Rao Poduri, MD and psychologist Marcia Scherer, PhD, MPH, provides a comprehensive update to this invaluable resource in the field of physical and functional care of the older adult. This edition includes 35 well-written chapters covering the basic of aging, geriatric syndrome and systemic disorders in geriatric rehabilitation authored by a roster of national leaders in PM&R. This text serves as an easy-to-use reference manual for all aspects of rehabilitation care for older adults, ranging from the specifics of assessment and standardized measures, to key elements that practitioners need to be aware of in common geriatric disorders, to a deeper dive into the PM&R approaches for systemic changes and issues seen in normal and abnormal aging. Under Drs. Poduri and Scherer’s superb editing, the 60 contributing authors have created a practical clinical text that also allows the readers to understand the “why” of aging and turn it into the “what” of geriatric rehabilitation. A must-read resource for providers in the fields of geriatrics, PM&R, and allied health professions."Dr. David Cifu, MD, Professor and Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Associate Dean of Innovation and System Integration and Eminent Scholar