Gerontology for the Health Care Professional 4th Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1284140563
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1284140569
• Author: Regula H. Robnett (Author), Nancy Brossoie (Author), Walter C. Chop (Author)

Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive, practical text covering the evolving field of gerontology, developed for healthcare students and professionals. Written by experts across many health disciplines, this text presents an up-to-date and realistic assessment of the aging process. Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, Fourth Edition begins with a review of demographic trends and continues with an overview of key topics such as the physiology, pathology, pharmacotherapy, nutrition, communication, and social concerns related to caring for older patients. This interprofessional resource concludes with future concerns for an aging society and includes an epilogue encouraging all health care professionals to embrace patient or client advocacy, especially for older adults. With new case studies, review questions, and interactive activities, this accessible resource will provide an active learning experience for all health professions students.

Table contents:

1 Age matters : profiles of an aging society

2 Social gerontology

3 Aging in place and the continuum of care

4 Loss, grief, death, and dying

5 Health literacy and clear communication : keys to engaging older adults and their families

6 Policy issues for older adults

7 The physiology and pathology of aging

8 Cognitive and psychological changes related to aging

9 Functional performance in later life : basic sensory, perceptual, and physical changes associated with aging

10 Drugs and the older adult

11 Nutrition and aging

12 Perspectives on oral care in healthy aging and prevention for the older adult

13 Sexuality and aging

14 Reframing aging issues to ensure a better future