| Table of Contents:
Unit 1 - The Aging Experience,
Ch1 - The Aging Population: an Overview,
Ch2 - Theories of Aging,
Ch3 - Life Changes and Events in Old Age,
Ch4 - Common Changes in Aging,
Unit 2 - Health Promotion in Older Adults,
Ch5 - Nutrition and Hydration,
Ch6 - Sleep and Rest,
Ch7 - Comfort and Pain Management,
Ch8 - Safety,
Ch9 - Spirituality,
Ch10 - Sexuality and Intimacy,
Ch11 - Safe Medication Use,
Unit 3 - Geriatric Care,
Ch12 - Respiration,
Ch13 - Circulation,
Ch14 - Digestion and Bowel Elimination,
Ch15 - Urinary Elimination,
Ch16 - Reproductive System Health,
Ch17 - Mobility,
Ch18 - Neurologic Function,
Ch19 - Vision and Hearing,
Ch20 - Endocrine Function,
Ch21 - Skin Health,
Ch22 - Cancer,
Ch23 - Mental Health Disorders,
Ch24 - Delirium and Dementia,
Ch25 - Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions,
Unit 4 - Settings and Special Issues in Geriatric Care,
Ch26 - Rehabilitative and Restorative Care,
Ch27 - Acute Care,
Ch28 - Family Caregiving,
Ch29 - End-of-Life Care. |
