Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging

With a strong focus on health and wellness, this gerontological nursing text offers you a holistic perspective to caring for older adults. Designed to facilitate the healthiest adaptation possible, this text identifies potential problems that may occur and the means to address complications, alleviate discomfort, and help older adults lead healthy lives. Disease processes are discussed in the context of healthy adaptation, nursing support, and nursing responsibilities to help you gain an understanding of your clients’ experience. New to this edition UPDATED! Healthy People 2020 boxes integrate information about healthy aging. NEW! Safety Alerts highlight safe practices and quality of care QSEN competencies. NEW! Chapter on Neurologic Compromise expands content on stroke and Parkinson’s disease. Author Info By Theris A. Touhy, DNP, CNS, DPNAP, Emeritus Professor Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida and Kathleen F Jett, PhD, GNP-BC, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA Table of Contents: Part 1: Foundations of Healthy Aging Introduction to healthy aging Gerontological nursing history, education, and roles Care across the continuum Culture and aging Theories of aging and physical changes Social, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive aspects of aging Part 2: Fundamentals of caring Assessment and documentation for optimal care Safe medication use Nutrition and Hydration Elimination Rest, sleep, and activity Promoting healthy skin and feet Promoting safety Part 3: Coping with chronic disorders in late life Living with chronic illness Pain and comfort Diseases affecting vision and hearing Metabolic disorders Bone and joint problems Cardiac and respiratory disorders Neurological disorders Cognitive impairment Mental health Part 4: Caring for elders and their caregivers Economic and legal issues Relationships, roles, and transitions Loss, death, and palliative care