Gerontology: Nursing Care of the Older Adult

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A text for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, presenting a broad view of the needs of older adults through a continuum of care and in all settings. Material is divided into eight units on major issues of aging, theories of aging, health promotion, geriatric health care, long-term care, community health care resources, legal and financial issues, and emerging trends. Learning features stimulate critical thinking and self-exploration. Hogstel is a gerontological nurse consultant affiliated with Texas Christian University.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Book Description
Other adults are the fastest growing segment of our population and will require nurses and other health practitioners who are trained in their special needs. Here in this full color and highly illustrated text the reader will find a holistic approach to nursing care for the older population that addresses the physical, psychological, social and economic influences on the older adults health. A strong foundation on the normal aging process leads to sections on promoting health and wellness among the elderly. Specialist practitioners discuss the most common health care problems of the elderly and their related nursing care. The reader will also learn the latest thinking on current topics such as the financial, legal, and ethical issues that older patients and their families face, the importance of becoming an advocate for excellent elderly care, and meeting the special needs of diverse ethnic and cultural groups. (KEYWORDS: gerontology, nursing, holistic approach, alternative therapy)

Book Info
Texas Christian Univ., Fort Worth. Textbook, for nursing students and beginning nurses. Presents a broad and holistic view of the needs of older adults through a continuum of care in all settings. Features perspectives at the beginning of each unit, nursing tips, care plans, clinical alerts, information boxes, and more.


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A text for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, presenting a broad view of the needs of older adults through a continuum of care and in all settings. Material is divided into eight units on major issues of aging, theories of aging, health promotion, geriatric health care, long-term care, community health care resources, legal and financial issues, and emerging trends. Learning features stimulate critical thinking and self-exploration. Hogstel is a gerontological nurse consultant affiliated with Texas Christian University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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