Caring for older adults holistically

• Other Authors: Anderson, Mary Ann 1946-2011 (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, Pa. F.A. Davis Co. 2003
• Edition: Third Edition
• Subjects: Geriatric Nursing; Aged; Ethics, Clinical; Aging > physiology; Health Promotion; Health Services for the Aged; Nursing Diagnosis > methods; Nursing, Practical
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• Item Description: Rev. ed. of: Caring for the elderly client. 2nd ed. c1999
• Physical Description: xviii, 300 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-286) and index
• ISBN: 9780803610538; 080361053X

This gerontology text addresses the care of the elderly in a positive and humanistic manner. Learning objectives, summaries, case studies, discussion and sample questions promote student learning and there is a presentation of the normal ageing process according to system changes. The book emphasizes health promotion lifestyles and activities, and there is a strong focus on theory application which gives the student the opportunity to better prepare for the NCLEX exam. This edition contains a new chapter on applying management skills in the supervision role