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This course introduces physical, social and psychological changes encounter elderly. It also discuss the arousal of age-related changes, psychosocial characteristics and special needs of the elder. Students will also be introduced to methods of assessment and physical therapy treatment plan preparation and interventions for the problems of elder individuals. Assessment of and consideration of, the continuum of services available for this population will be discussed. Adaptations of evaluation and treatment methods for elder population are also discussed. |