Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, Fifth Edition
Author:
Theris A. Touhy DNP, CNS, DPNAP, et al.
Publisher:
Elsevier
Date Published:
2018
Pages:
412
Cover Type:
Soft Cover
Expiration Date: 12/31/2021
Comments from Pilot Study Nurses:
- “I found the textbook very good – easy to read and timely/relevant content. I work in geriatric care management and I will recommend this book to my coworkers.”
- “The chapter on neurocognitive disorders was excellent. I am sharing the book with my staff developer so we can do some additional training (for) our staff.”
- “I think the book is very comprehensive and thorough. A great resource for nurses as well as ‘regular people.’ As an aging baby-boomer, I was able to apply the information personally, an added bonus.”
- “I recommend it for any nurse in any setting. There is practically no setting other than peds that would not be able to apply this information."
- "This course is current and very informative."
- “Pertinent to current population in health care. Makes some very relevant points.”
- “Great text, easy to read. I learned some new assessment and interventions in caring for the elderly. They translate well into also caring for my father who is 79 this year!”
CCRNs: This course is eligible for new synergy model Category B.
Today, the expectation is that all nurses will be prepared to care for the growing number of diverse older adults and have the knowledge and skills to promote healthy aging for people of all ages. Ebersole & Hess' Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging is designed to provide the knowledge nurses need to play a key role in making this happen.
Designed to facilitate healthy aging regardless of the situation or disease process, this text also features information on long-term care, evidence-based practice boxes, safety alerts, and careful attention to age, gender, and cultural differences.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Foundations of Healthy Aging
Introduction to Healthy Aging • Cross-Cultural Caring and Aging • Biological Theories of Aging and Age-Related Physical Changes • Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging
Section 2: Foundations of Gerontological Nursing
Gerontological Nursing and Promotion of Healthy Aging • Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care • Economic and Legal Issues
Section 3: Fundamentals of Caring
Assessment and Documentation for Optimal Care • Safe Medication Use • Nutrition • Hydration and Oral Care • Elimination • Rest, Sleep, and Activity • Promoting Healthy Skin • Falls and Fall Risk Reduction • Promoting Safety
Section 4: Promoting Health in Chronic Illness
Living With Chronic Illness • Pain and Comfort • Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing • Metabolic Disorders • Bone and Joint Problems • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders • Neurological Disorders • Mental Health
Section 5: Caring for Elders and Their Caregivers
Care of Individuals With Neurocognitive Disorders • Relationships, Roles, and Transitions • Caregiving • Loss, Death, and Palliative Care