Gerontology for the Health Care Professional: .Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, Second Edition is a comprehensive, practical text covering the evolving field of gerontology, written for health care students and professionals. This text is clinically relevant while implementing theoretical treatment of the subject matter. This text instills an appreciation for the multidimensional aspects of aging for those who are working with and caring for elderly patients or clients. Written by experts across many health professions, Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, Second Edition presents an up-to-date and realistic view on the aging process. With topics presented in an introductory fashion, this book covers all the important aspects of aging. Each chapter includes objectives, chapter outlines, multiple-choice review questions and learning activities! |
Contents
CHAPTER 1 DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS OF AN AGING SOCIETY | 1 |
CHAPTER 2 SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY | 19 |
CHAPTER 3 THE PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY OF AGING | 53 |
CHAPTER 4 THE COGNITIVE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES | 115 |
BASIC SENSORY PERCEPTUAL AND PHYSICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH AGING | 155 |
CHAPTER 6 GERIATRIC PHARMACOTHERAPY | 179 |
CHAPTER 7 NUTRITION AND AGING | 199 |
CHAPTER 8 SEXUALITY AND AGING | 235 |
CHAPTER 10 LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ISSUES RELATED TO HEALTH CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE | 285 |
CHAPTER 11 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WORKING WITH OLDER ADULTS | 315 |
CHAPTER 12 FUTURE CONCERNS IN AN AGING SOCIETY | 341 |
HEALTH LITERACY AND CLEAR HEALTH COMMUNICATION TEACHING AND WRITING SO OLDER ADULTS UNDERSTAND | 373 |
EPILOGUE | 385 |
ANSWERS TO REVIEW QUESTION | 387 |
GLOSSARY | 391 |
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