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HM2024
Aging and Life Expectancy with a Disability
Textbook: Aging and Life Expectancy with a Disability
Lawrence S. Forman, M.Ed., J.D.
Darlene Caruthers, M.Ed.
Ronnie B. Londner, M.Ed.
4 CE Hours
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HM2024: Aging and Life Expectancy with a Disability
An interesting and valuable resource for professionals working with the older client or developing cases, including life care plans, involving the older client. The textbook contains relevant information with respect to resources and guidelines on how to approach various issues involving aging and disability. References to many of the topics will prove to be valuable to the practitioner.
OBJECTIVES
1. Describe how aging differs from disability.
2. Discuss the effects of aging on common disabilities.
3. Explain what affects life expectancy.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Introduction
What Is Aging and How Is It Different With a Disability?
What Is Life Expectancy?
Effects of Aging on Common Disabilities
Are Statistics the Only Way to Determine Life Expectancy?
People with Disabilities are Living Longer
Setting Your Client Apart from the Statistics
What Affects Life Expectancy?
You Are What You Eat, Breathe and Do
The Many Types of Health
Common Problems Associated with Aging and Disabilities
Questions - Getting Answers and Asking Your Own
Checklist of Services to Help Keep Your Client Healthy and Strong
Conclusion
Research and References
Brief Biographies of the Authors
Guidelines to Reduce Life Threatening Problems and Conditions
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