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Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, 4ed

Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive, practical text covering the evolving field of gerontology, developed for healthcare students and professionals. Written by experts across many health disciplines, this text presents an up-to-date and realistic assessment of the aging process. Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, Fourth Edition begins with a review of demographic trends and continues with an overview of key topics such as the physiology, pathology, pharmacotherapy, nutrition, communication, and social concerns related to caring for older patients. This interprofessional resource concludes with future concerns for an aging society and includes an epilogue encouraging all health care professionals to embrace patient or client advocacy, especially for older adults. With new case studies, review questions, and interactive activities, this accessible resource will provide an active learning experience for all health professions students.

Contents

Chapter 1 Age Matters: Profiles of an Aging Society
Chapter 2 Social Gerontology
Chapter 3 Aging in Place and the Continuum of Care
Chapter 4 Lossr Griefr Deathr and Dying
Chapter 5 Health Literacy and Clear Communication: Keys to Engaging Older Adults and Their Families
Chapter 6 Policy Issues for Older Adults
Chapter 7 The Physiology and Pathology of Aging
Chapter 8 Cognitive and Psychological Changes Related to Aging
Chapter 9 Functional Performance in Later Life: Basic Sensory, Perceptual, and Physical Changes Associated With Aging
Chapter 10 Drugs and the Older Adult
Chapter 11 Nutrition and Aging
Chapter 12 Perspectives on Oral Care in Healthy Aging and Prevention for the Older Adult
Chapter 13 Sexuality and Aging
Chapter 14 Reframing Aging Issues to Ensure a Better Future