Overview

With a strong focus on health and wellness, this gerontological nursing text offers you a holistic perspective to caring for older adults. Designed to facilitate the healthiest adaptation possible, this text identifies potential problems that may occur and the means to address complications, alleviate discomfort, and help older adults lead healthy lives. Disease processes are discussed in the context of healthy adaptation, nursing support, and nursing responsibilities to help you gain an understanding of your clients' experience.

Full Product Details

Author:   Theris A. Touhy ,  Kathleen F. Jett
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.748kg
ISBN:  

9780323057011

ISBN 10:   0323057012
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   01 March 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780323096065
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Foundations of Healthy Aging 1. Introduction to Healthy Aging 2. Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles 3. Communicating with Elders 4. Culture and Aging 5. Documentation for Optimal Care Section 2: Changes of Aging 6. Theories and Physical Changes of Aging 7. Social, Psychological, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging 8. Nutritional Needs 9. Fluids and Continence 10. Rest, Sleep, and Activity 11. Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet 12. Maintaining Mobility and Environmental Safety 13. Assessment Tools in Gerontological Nursing 14. Safe Medication Use for Older Adults Section 3: Coping with Chronic Disorders in Late life 15. Living with Chronic Illness 16. Pain and Comfort 17. Diabetes Mellitus 18. Bone and Joint Problems 19. Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing 20. Cardiac and Respiratory Disorders 21. Cognitive Impairment Section 4: Caring for Elders and Their Caregivers 22. Economic and Legal Issues 23. Relationships, Roles, and Transitions 24. Mental Health and Wellness in Late Life 25. Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death in Late Life 26. Care Across the Continuum

Reviews

The text is also well supported with a variety of student and academic resources, which can be accessed through the publisher's website. Thus a particular strength of the book is that it can be used as the core component of a wide ranging and interactive learning experience. I consider this text valuable learning material for all nurses who work with older adults and I would particularly recommend it for undergraduate nursing students and postgraduate students specialising in the field. Nurse Education in Practice, November 2009

""The text is also well supported with a variety of student and academic resources, which can be accessed through the publisher's website. Thus a particular strength of the book is that it can be used as the core component of a wide ranging and interactive learning experience. I consider this text valuable learning material for all nurses who work with older adults and I would particularly recommend it for undergraduate nursing students and postgraduate students specialising in the field."" Nurse Education in Practice, November 2009

<p> The text is also well supported with a variety of student and academic resources, which can be accessed through the publisher's website. Thus a particular strength of the book is that it can be used as the core component of a wide ranging and interactive learning experience. I consider this text valuable learning material for all nurses who work with older adults and I would particularly recommend it for undergraduate nursing students and postgraduate students specialising in the field. Nurse Education in Practice, November 2009

Author Information

Dr. Kathleen F. Jett, PhD, GNP-BC

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