MASTERING GERIATRIC CARE

by Holmes, H. Nancy & Springhouse Corp

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Springhouse Pennsylvania: Springhouse Corparation. Near Fine c. 1997. Flexible covers. Binding and contents are almost like new. No dust jacket. ; Tan flexible boards, purple spine lettering, colorful design on front cover. Index. Drawings and forms throughout text. MEDICAL. This practical, hands-on reference provides solid gerontologic information for anyone who cares for elderly patients, be they nurses, student nurses, home helath care specialists or family or paid care givers. Keeping older adults heallty is the first order of business and Chapter 3 discusses the importance of exercise, nutrition, sleep, elimination, and sexual function in maintaining health and well-being. The book provides assessment tools and nursing interventions for common mental disorders affecting older people, such as anxiety, depression, and dementia and examines the effects of various drugs on mental status. Information is presented on preventing falls and the impact of declining hearing and vision on both the older adult and the caregiver. Chapters 7 through 13 discuss specific disorders that commonly affect older people including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's, osteoarthritis, hip fractures, incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, incontinence, cancer and diabetes. Also covers elder abuse and neglect, alcoholism, proper drug use, specific procedures for reestablishing bowel and bladder control, and control of chronic pain. The book even goes into sensitive legal and ethical concerns such as living wills, informed consent, guardianship, and the use of phusical and chemical restraints. This is a comprehensive, practical resource for caring for the elderly in all settings. ; 10-1/4 x 8-1/8"; 470 pages .

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