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Lippincott’sNursingGuidetoExpertElderCare LippincottWilliams&Wilkins 978-1-60547-627-8 • July2010 • Softbound • 7” x9” •432pp. • 206 Illus.

Focusing specifically on the needs of the aging adult population from the so-called silent generation (Depression era babies) through the youngest of the baby boomers-this book provides comprehensive coverage of gerontological concepts, health promotion strategies, and practical information on nursing care for all major disorders that typically affect older adults, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, diabetes,Alzheimer’sdisease. Case studies and questions appear throughout to stimulate critical thinking, and best practices are provided and supported through evidence-based research and clinical guidelines. Abundant photos and illustrations demonstrate must-know clinical concepts. The text also includes information on healthy aging strategies, cultural considerations, assessment guidelines, nutrition, patient teaching, pain management, end-of-life care, andmuchmore. Features • Assessment guidelines, including sample forms, scales, andother helpful tools, throughout. • Evidence-based researchandguidelines. • Case studies and critical thinkingquestions appear throughout the text. • Coverageof end-of-life care. • Healthyaging strategies focusonpromotingwellness. • CulturalConsiderations gives adviceon cultural diversityand caring for theolder adult. • Healthful living: provides healthpromotion tips in short sidebars. • MedicationAlert warns thenurseabout important safety considerations beforeadministeringdrugs to thepatient. • NutritionTips emphasizes the importanceof proper nutrition dietarymodifications, andvitamins andminerals fordailyhealth. • Specific informationonnursing care coveringallmajordiseases related to theolder adult includinghypertension, coronaryartery disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, diabetes,Alzheimer’sdisease. • Uniquequotations at thebeginningof each chapter: provocative, funny, serious, or inspiringall offeringan interestingperspectiveon growingolder. • Timelines tovisually trackhistoricmoments, people, culture, and icons from theearly20th century topresentday.

Table of Contents ContributorsandConsultantsvi Forewordvii Ch. 1:TheGraying of America Ch. 2: Promoting aHealthy Life Ch. 3: Assessing theOlder Adult Ch. 4:Nutrition:The FoodFactor Ch. 5:Medication:TheRight Prescription Ch. 6: CommonDisorders: A Systematic Approach Ch. 7: Sexuality:Not just for theYoung Ch. 8: Caregiving: A familyAffair Ch. 9: Abuse: Abreach ofTrust Ch. 10: End-of-lifeCare: Easing the Transition Appendices SelectedResources Patient-teachingAids fortheOlder Adult HowAgingcanAffectLaboratory Values

Gerontology