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Gerontology
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