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
9781771720939
Geriatric Nursing Aged Aging Holistic Nursing Health Promotion