Nursing for wellness in older adults : theory and practice / Carol A. Miller.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Part 1. Older Adults: An Introduction
Chapter. 1. The continuum of older adulthood
Chapter. 2. Older adults in families, communities, and the world
Chapter. 3. The phenomenon of aging

Part 2. Gerontological Nursing
Chapter. 4. Gerontological nursing and health promotion
Chapter. 5. Gerontological nursing and the continuum of care for older adults
Chapter. 6. Legal and ethical concerns

Part 3. Psychosocial Aspects of Function
Chapter. 7. Cognitive function
Chapter. 8. Psychosocial function
Chapter. 9. Communication and transcultural nursing care
Chapter. 10. Psychosocial assessment

Part 4. Physiologic Aspects of Function
Chapter. 11. Overall functional assessment
Chapter. 12. Hearing
Chapter. 13. Vision
Chapter. 14. Digestion and nutrition
Chapter. 15. Urinary function
Chapter. 16. Cardiovascular function
Chapter. 17. Respiratory function
Chapter. 18. Mobility and safety
Chapter. 19. Skin
Chapter. 20. Sleep and rest
Chapter. 21. Thermoregulation
Chapter. 22. Sexual function

Part 5. Medication Management
Chapter. 23. Medications and the older adult

Part 6. Impaired Psychosocial Function in Older Adult
Chapter. 24. Impaired cognitive function: delirium and dementia
Chapter. 25. Impaired affective function depression
Chapter. 26. Elder abuse and neglect.