From the Book - Fourth edition.
Foundations for gerontological nursing. Introduction to gerontological nursing
Review of the aging physiological system
Teaching and communication with older adults and their families
Comprehensive assessment of the older adult
Promoting healthy aging, independence, and quality of life
Identifying and preventing common risk factors in the elderly
Management of common illnesses, diseases, and health conditions
Nursing management of dementia
Anxiety and depression in the older adult
Dysphagia and malnutrition
The gerontological nurse as manager and leader within the interprofessional team
Ethical and legal principles and issues
Technology and care of older adults
Elder abuse and mistreatment
Pain management and alternative health modalities
Disaster preparation, response, and recovery
Care transitions, system models, and health policy in aging.
