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Touhy, Theris A.,

Ebersole & Hess' gerontological nursing & healthy aging / Theris A. Touhy, . . . [et al] - 2nd Canadian edition. - xiii, 495 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references_index P. 477 - 495

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: Foundations of healty aging
1. Introduction to healty aging
2. Gerontological nursing history, education and roles
3. Communicating with older persons
4. Culture, ethnicity and aging
5. Nursing documentation

SECTION II: Changes of aging
6. Biological theories and physical changes of aging
7. Social, psychological, spiritual and cognitive aspects of aging
8. Nutritional needs
9. Hydration and continence
10. Rest, sleep, and activity
Etc.

SECTION III: Coping with chronic illiness in later life
15. Living with chronic illiness
16. Pain and comfort
17. Diabetes Mellitus
18. Bone and joint health
19. Visual and auditory changes
Etc.

SECTION IV: Caring for older persons and their caregivers
22. Economic and legal issues
23. Relationships, roles and transitions
24. Mental health and wellness in later life
25. Loss, death, and palliative care
26. Care across the continuum


ISBN: 9781771720939

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Geriatric Nursing
Aged
Aging
Holistic Nursing
Health Promotion

Dewey Class. No.: WY 152 E16 2019