Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Health Aging

includes bibliographic references and index

Part 1: Foundations of Healthy Aging Introduction to healthy aging Gerontological nursing history, education, and roles Care across the continuum Culture and aging Theories of aging and physical changes Social, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive aspects of aging Part 2: Fundamentals of caring Assessment and documentation for optimal care Safe medication use Nutrition and Hydration Elimination Rest, sleep, and activity Promoting healthy skin and feet Promoting safety Part 3: Coping with chronic disorders in late life Living with chronic illness Pain and comfort Diseases affecting vision and hearing Metabolic disorders Bone and joint problems Cardiac and respiratory disorders Neurological disorders Cognitive impairment Mental health Part 4: Caring for elders and their caregivers Economic and legal issues Relationships, roles, and transitions Loss, death, and palliative care Gerontological nursing and healthy aging

St Louis, Mo, 2018

Table of Contents: Introduction to healthy aging Gerontological nursing history, education, and roles Care across the continuum Culture and aging Theories of aging and physical changes Social, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive aspects of aging Assessment and documentation for optimal care Safe medication use Nutrition and hydration Elimination Rest, sleep, and activity Promoting healthy skin and feet Promoting safety Living with chronic illness Pain and comfort Diseases affecting vision and hearing Metabolic disorders Bone and joint problems Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders Neurological disorders Cognitive impairment Mental health Economic and legal issues Relationships, roles, and transitions Loss, death, and palliative care