Book, Functionality and Aging Physiotherapy Practical Content 2/19[LS]

The experience of aging is a personal and collective challenge. Aging with quality of life depends on several factors, such as health, family support, sufficient income, opportunities for social and political participation and, in particular, good functionality. The second edition of the book Functionality and Aging, revised and updated, addresses topics that can help the daily practice of professionals who deal with elderly people, providing quality information. Recommended for professionals, researchers and students in the various areas of Gerontology and Physiotherapy, this work provides valuable knowledge that reflects on best practices in the care of the elderly, also considering their family members and caregivers and health organizations. The contributors to this book are researchers and specialists, and their contributions were divided into five parts: Physiological System Dysfunctions and Aging; Treatment of Geriatric Syndromes, Diseases and Health Conditions; Therapeutic Resources in the Treatment of Motor Dysfunctions; Gerontological Aspects in Elderly Care; Types of Health Care for the Elderly. Highlights:•Expanded and updated edition with new graphic design.•Interdisciplinary proposal, integrating intervention modalities from different disciplines (physiotherapy, neurology, nutrition, among others).•New chapter on hydrotherapy as a therapeutic resource for the treatment of motor dysfunctions.•Discussions on the political-social aspects of aging.•Supplementary material and color images in the e-book.