Gerontology For The Health Care Professional

• Main Authors: Robnett, Regula H. (Author), Brossoie, Nancy (Author)
• Other Authors: Chop, Walter C.
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Sudbury, United States Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc 2020
• Edition: fourth edition
• Subjects: Geriatrics; Aged; Aging > physiology; Geriatric Assessment
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Table of Contents:

• Age matters : profiles of an aging society
• Social gerontology
• Aging in place and the continuum of care
• Loss, grief, death, and dying
• Health literacy and clear communication : keys to engaging older adults and their families
• Policy issues for older adults
• The physiology and pathology of aging
• Cognitive and psychological changes related to aging
• Functional performance in later life : basic sensory, perceptual, and physical changes associated with aging
• Drugs and the older adult
• Nutrition and aging
• Perspectives on oral care in healthy aging and prevention for the older adult
• Sexuality and aging
• Reframing aging issues to ensure a better future.