Book, Functionality and Aging Fisioterap Teor Prát 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 assist the daily practice of professionals who deal with elderly people, providing quality information. Recommended for professionals, researchers and students from different areas of activity in Gerontology and Physiotherapy, this work provides valuable knowledge that reflects on best practices in elderly care, considering also their family members and caregivers and health organizations. The contributors to this book are researchers and experts, and their contributions were divided into five parts: Dysfunctions of Physiological Systems and Aging; Treatment of Geriatric Syndromes, Diseases and Health Conditions; Therapeutic Resources in the Treatment of Motor Dysfunctions; Gerontological Aspects in Elderly Care; Modalities of Health Care for the Elderly.Highlights:•Expanded, updated edition with new graphic design.•Interdisciplinary proposal, integrating intervention modalities from different disciplines (physiotherapy, neurology, nutrition, among others).•New chapter on hydrotherapy as resources therapies for the treatment of motor dysfunctions.•Discussions on the political-social aspects of aging.•Supplementary material and colored images in the e-book.