Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging

Name: Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging
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ISBN: 9780323031653

ISBN-10: 032303165X

ISBN-13: 9780323031653

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Patricia Hess, Theris Touhy, Kathleen Jett, Priscilla Ebersole

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Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging provides thorough coverage of promoting healthy aging when caring for older adults. The intent throughout the book is to facilitate the healthiest adaptation possible for any older adult, regardless of the situation and disease process. The majority of the book is devoted to discussing the significant problems that may occur and methods that nurses may use to make these problems more bearable, to solve some, and to help the elder find the best possible resolution towards healthy aging. Incorporates healthy aging strategies to maximize the healthiest behaviors of clients/patients with dementia and their caregivers. Disease processes are discussed in…

Book details

List price: $51.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 4/8/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 7.37" wide x 9.25" long x 0.89" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English




Introduction to Healthy Aging



Communication



Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles



Communicating with Elders



Culture and Aging



Developing the Life History



Communication Through Documentation



Changes of Aging



Physical Changes of Aging



Psychological, Cognitive, and Social Aspects of Aging



Sensory Changes of Aging



Nutrition and Aging



Fluids and Continence



Rest, Sleep, and Activity



Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet



Assessment Tools in Gerontological Nursing



Medication Use and Management



Coping with Chronic Disorders



Living with Chronic Illness



Pain and Comfort



Diabetes Mellitus in Late Life



Bone and Joint Problems in the Elderly



Coping with Cardiac and Respiratory Disorders



Cognitive Impairment and Older Persons



Maintaining Mobility and Environmental Safety



Caring for Elders and Their Caregivers



Older Adults and Their Families



Financing Health Care for Older Adults



Emotional Health in Late Life



Continuity in Care



Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death in Late Life



Life Space Options for Elders