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Toward healthy aging. Priscilla Ebersole ... [et al.].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: St. Louis, Mo. ; London : Mosby, 2007.Edition: 7th ed. / Priscilla Ebersole ... [et al.]Description: 800 p. : illISBN:
  • 9780323047302 (hbk.) :
  • 0323047300 (hbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 618.970231 EBE
LOC classification:
  • RC954
Contents:
PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTHY AGING:- 1. Gerontological Nursing and an Aging Society-- 2. Theories of Aging-- 3. Health and Wellness-- 4. Physiologic Changes with Aging-- 5. Laboratory Values and Diagnostics-- 6. Health Assessment in Gerontological Nursing-- PART TWO: BASIC BIOLOGIC NEEDS:- 7. Managing Basic Physiologic Needs-- 8. Biologic Maintenance Needs-- 9. Nutritional Needs-- 10. Chronic Disease in Late Life --11. Pain and Comfort-- 12. Geropharmacology and Psychotherapeutics in Late Life--13. The Use of Herbs and Supplements in Late Life --14. Sensory Function-- 15. Mobility-- PART THREE: SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS:- 16. Environmental Safety and Security-- 17. Economic, Residential, and Legal Issues-- 18. Frailty, Vulnerability, and Elder Mistreatment-- PART FOUR: THE NEED TO BELONG:- 19. Intimacy and Sexuality in Late Life-- 20. Relationships, Roles, and Transitions-- PART FIVE: SELF-ESTEEM:-21. Culture, Gender, and Aging-- 22. Nursing and Aging in Rural and Frontier Settings-- 23. Cognition and Caring for Persons with Cognitive Impairment-- 24. Stress, Crises, and Health in Aging-- 25. Emotional Health in Late Life-- PART SIX: SELF-ACTUALIZATION:- 26. Loss, Death, and Dying in Late Life-- 27. Self-Actualization, Spirituality, and Transcendence.
Summary: As the most comprehensive resource on health promotion and maintenance for older adults and their families and caregivers, 'Toward Healthy Aging', seventh edition includes the most current information you need to provide effective holistic care, promote healthy lifestyle choices, and address end-of-life issues.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 618.970231 EBE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 208673
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection 618.970231 EBE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 208672
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 618.970231 EBE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 208671

Previous ed.: published as by Priscilla Ebersole, Patricia Hess and Ann Schmidt Luggen. 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTHY AGING:- 1. Gerontological Nursing and an Aging Society-- 2. Theories of Aging-- 3. Health and Wellness-- 4. Physiologic Changes with Aging-- 5. Laboratory Values and Diagnostics-- 6. Health Assessment in Gerontological Nursing-- PART TWO: BASIC BIOLOGIC NEEDS:- 7. Managing Basic Physiologic Needs-- 8. Biologic Maintenance Needs-- 9. Nutritional Needs-- 10. Chronic Disease in Late Life --11. Pain and Comfort-- 12. Geropharmacology and Psychotherapeutics in Late Life--13. The Use of Herbs and Supplements in Late Life --14. Sensory Function-- 15. Mobility-- PART THREE: SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS:- 16. Environmental Safety and Security-- 17. Economic, Residential, and Legal Issues-- 18. Frailty, Vulnerability, and Elder Mistreatment-- PART FOUR: THE NEED TO BELONG:- 19. Intimacy and Sexuality in Late Life-- 20. Relationships, Roles, and Transitions-- PART FIVE: SELF-ESTEEM:-21. Culture, Gender, and Aging-- 22. Nursing and Aging in Rural and Frontier Settings-- 23. Cognition and Caring for Persons with Cognitive Impairment-- 24. Stress, Crises, and Health in Aging-- 25. Emotional Health in Late Life-- PART SIX: SELF-ACTUALIZATION:- 26. Loss, Death, and Dying in Late Life-- 27. Self-Actualization, Spirituality, and Transcendence.

As the most comprehensive resource on health promotion and maintenance for older adults and their families and caregivers, 'Toward Healthy Aging', seventh edition includes the most current information you need to provide effective holistic care, promote healthy lifestyle choices, and address end-of-life issues.

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