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Gerontology
Lippincott’sNursingGuidetoExpertElderCare
LippincottWilliams&Wilkins
978-1-60547-627-8 • July2010 • Softbound • 7” x9” •432pp. • 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’sdisease.
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, andmuchmore.
Features
• Assessment guidelines, including sample forms, scales, andother
helpful tools, throughout.
• Evidence-based researchandguidelines.
• Case studies and critical thinkingquestions appear throughout the
text.
• Coverageof end-of-life care.
• Healthyaging strategies focusonpromotingwellness.
•
CulturalConsiderations
gives adviceon cultural diversityand
caring for theolder adult.
• Healthful living: provides healthpromotion tips in short sidebars.
•
MedicationAlert
warns thenurseabout important safety
considerations beforeadministeringdrugs to thepatient.
•
NutritionTips
emphasizes the importanceof proper nutrition
dietarymodifications, andvitamins andminerals fordailyhealth.
• Specific informationonnursing care coveringallmajordiseases
related to theolder adult includinghypertension, coronaryartery
disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, diabetes,Alzheimer’sdisease.
• Uniquequotations at thebeginningof each chapter: provocative,
funny, serious, or inspiringall offeringan interestingperspectiveon
growingolder.
• Timelines tovisually trackhistoricmoments, people, culture, and
icons from theearly20th century topresentday.
Table of Contents
ContributorsandConsultantsvi
Forewordvii
Ch. 1:TheGraying of America
Ch. 2: Promoting aHealthy Life
Ch. 3: Assessing theOlder Adult
Ch. 4:Nutrition:The FoodFactor
Ch. 5:Medication:TheRight Prescription
Ch. 6: CommonDisorders: A Systematic
Approach
Ch. 7: Sexuality:Not just for theYoung
Ch. 8: Caregiving: A familyAffair
Ch. 9: Abuse: Abreach ofTrust
Ch. 10: End-of-lifeCare: Easing the
Transition
Appendices
SelectedResources
Patient-teachingAids fortheOlder
Adult
HowAgingcanAffectLaboratory
Values