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Lippincott’s Nursing Guide to Expert Elder Care Lippincott Williams &Wilkins 978-1-60547-627-8 • July 2010 • Softbound • 7” x 9” • 432 pp. • 206 Illus.

Focusing specifically on the needs of the aging adult population from the so-called silent generation (Depression era babies) through the youngest of the baby boomers-this book provides comprehensive coverage of gerontological concepts, health promotion strategies, and practical information on nursing care for all major disorders that typically affect older adults, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease. Case studies and questions appear throughout to stimulate critical thinking, and best practices are provided and supported through evidence-based research and clinical guidelines. Abundant photos and illustrations demonstrate must-know clinical concepts. The text also includes information on healthy aging strategies, cultural considerations, assessment guidelines, nutrition, patient teaching, pain management, end-of-life care, and much more. Features • Assessment guidelines, including sample forms, scales, and other helpful tools, throughout. • Evidence-based research and guidelines. • Case studies and critical thinking questions appear throughout the text. • Coverage of end-of-life care. • Healthy aging strategies focus on promoting wellness. • Cultural Considerations gives advice on cultural diversity and caring for the older adult. • Healthful living: provides health promotion tips in short sidebars. • Medication Alert warns the nurse about important safety considerations before administering drugs to the patient. • Nutrition Tips emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition dietary modifications, and vitamins and minerals for daily health. • Specific information on nursing care covering all major diseases related to the older adult including hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease. • Unique quotations at the beginning of each chapter: provocative, funny, serious, or inspiring all offering an interesting perspective on growing older. • Timelines to visually track historic moments, people, culture, and icons from the early 20th century to present day.

Table of Contents Contributors and Consultants vi Foreword vii Ch. 1: The Graying of America Ch. 2: Promoting a Healthy Life Ch. 3: Assessing the Older Adult Ch. 4: Nutrition: The Food Factor Ch. 5: Medication: The Right Prescription Ch. 6: Common Disorders: A Systematic Approach Ch. 7: Sexuality: Not just for the Young Ch. 8: Caregiving: A family Affair Ch. 9: Abuse: A breach of Trust Ch. 10: End-of-life Care: Easing the Transition Appendices Selected Resources Patient-teaching Aids for the Older Adult How Aging can Affect Laboratory Values

Gerontology