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This clinical reference provides key information about the diagnosis and treatment of conditions in the older adult. Its concise, accessible format is ideal for use in active, clinical situations. An emphasis on the multidisciplinary approach reinforces the nurse practitioner's role in health care delivery through their collaboration with other health care professionals. The new edition retains its organized, comprehensive review of medical issues, with revised chapters that include updated pedagogical information and references, including many from government resources.

* The multidisciplinary approach provides input from a variety of health-care team members to give the primary care provider the full picture of older adult care.
* Common problems are organized by body systems, with complete information on each condition that leaves no questions unanswered about management strategies.
* An insert of full-color photographs show examples of the most common skin conditions found in the older adult, to help the practitioner assess and accurately treat disorders.
* Specific content on drug regimens and alternative therapies is included where applicable.
* Health promotion and prevention considerations are included where appropriate, emphasizing the importance of the primary care practitioner in health promotion as well as the treatment of disease.
* Internet resources are listed at the end of each chapter.
* A disorders index is included in the inside front and back cover. ... Read more

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Gain insight into the numerous issues affecting the maturing population. Expand your nursing skills to care for an elder population that is expected to double in size.

Course Objectives:

Distinguish normal physiological changes and risk factors that occur with aging

Identify nutritional problems that are prevalent in geriatric patients

Discuss the major causes of mental and emotional changes

Recognize the manifestations of coronary heart disease, hypertension and osteoporosis

Assess normal aging changes that occur in vision, hearing, taste and smell

Develop a comprehensive care plan for the Alzheimer’s patient ... Read more

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This new book provides a valuable resource for practicing nurses at all levels in the health care continuum who care for older adults at the end of life. The focus of the book is on enhancing the quality of life for older adult patients and families who have progressive, incurable illnesses. ... Read more

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This completely revised text addresses assessment technology used by health care professionals, social workers, and researchers working with a wide variety of elderly populations including hospitalized elderly, nursing home residents, and those receiving home care services, emphasis on the multidisciplinary functions of the assessment team and the inclusion of new chapters on ethnicity and assessment and driving assessment. ... Read more

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Very helpful for concrete objective documentation
We have begun using the tools in this handbook to move us from subjective observations in our documentation regarding our clients to a more concrete and objective format. The explanations of the tools, how they should be used and reliability factors have been very useful in the justification for use and the education of proper administration and use. ... Read more

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Cope with legal, financial, and medical issues

Minimize anxiety and stress and make the later years golden

Need help caring for an elderly loved one? This sensitive, reassuring guide provides strategies for assessing older persons’ needs, arranging for care, ensuring their safety, and enhancing quality of life – all while respecting their dignity. You’ll see how to manage physical disabilities and chronic health problems, evaluate nursing homes, and help elders control their destinies.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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An extraordinary gift
If you want to have everything at your fingertips regarding Eldercare, this is it. Dr. Zukerman's book is the most comprehsive, and sensitively written guide to helping us get through this very difficult time with our parents. I bought this for my sister-in-law who has been struggling with many of the issues addressed in the book and it's helped her tremendously. I wish that it had been out when I went through this with my parents.

A superb resource for families!
As a gerontological social worker and teacher of future social workers, I know how very important it is for family members to understand and cope with the issues facing their aging relatives. This book offers current and comprehensive information on all relevant topics, and it's written in a style that will be accessible to every reader. I strongly encourage people to add this to their home libraries ASAP!

This book is wonderful!
I am so thankful I found this book! Being the child of older parents, I did not grow up with grandparents. Now my parents are becoming my grandparents. Dr. Zuckerman's book has helped me communicate and understand my parents with a plethora of easy to find information.

In the business of eldercare
I recently met Rachelle at a healthcare meeting and was fasinated after hearing she had written her book. As an owner of a "free" senior placement service, I was anxious to read it and see how else I could advise my clients on such tough matters as eldercare. The book is with me wherever I go. Over the holidays I found myself counseling my own family members on how to talk to their in-laws when they begin to notice the ever changing physical events in their lives. I've only started, so there is so much more to learn. In the meantime, I never open the book without a highlighter in hand. Many thanks Rachelle!

Not too "mushy," Not too technical. It's just right
There are a number of references in the eldercare space to choose from. Some are social service case study oriented and can be a little "mushy." Others are highly technical involving legal, financial and tax strategies. "Eldercare for Dummies," however, covers the full issues of aging landscape in an informative, easy-to-read and humorous format. I consider it a "must read" for my clients or for anyone facing the challenges of aging with a family member or loved one. ... Read more

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Instant assessment techniques for Gerontology provide nurses with immediate, relevant clinical information on the most important aspects of patient assessment. ... Read more

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This basic gerontology text combines concepts and clinicalnursing care focusing on health promotion and self-care. Easy-to-readand practically oriented, this text continues to present the mostessential information in a clear and concise manner.The fourth editionof Gerontological Nursing has revised and expanded content to helpstudents meet the challenges of providing services to elderlyindividuals with a variety of needs and in a wide range of servicesettings. New features include: / Vivid NEW two-color design /Increased pedagogy including Chapter Outlines, Learning Objectives, KeyConcepts, and Critical Thinking Exercises / Refined artwork to betterillustrate concepts / Handy combined Instructor's Manual and Testbank ... Read more

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Excellent with a great deal of infromation
The book was great it had a lot of information. It gave a lot of insight into the process of aging and the help that elders may need and what the nurse needes to know. ... Read more

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OR nurse highly recommends this book!
This book is an excellent resource for the RN practicing in the OR. It covers state of the art technology while discussing basic concepts of nursing and how they are adapted to care of the patient in the OR. I also teach and this is an excellent reference for students in the OR. Mark Phippen and MaryAnn Wells have written this book in their usual comprehensive style. ... Read more

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The Handbook of the Psychology of Aging has become the definitive reference source for information on the psychology of adult development and aging. The Fifth Edition provides comprehensive reviews of research on biological and social influences on behavior and age-related changes in psychological function. In addition to covering environmental influences on behavior and aging and gender differences in aging, new chapters in the Fifth Edition discuss wisdom, creativity, and technological change and the older worker. This handbook is an essential reference for researchers in adult development and gerontology and suitable as an advanced textbook for courses on the psychology of aging. ... Read more

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The fourteen clinical protocols in this book address key clinical conditions and circumstances likely to be encountered by a hospital nurse caring for older adults.They represent "best practices" for acute care of the elderly as developed by nursing experts working with the Hartford Foundation's Nurses Improving Care to the Hospitalized Elderly project (NICHE).The protocols reflect both current research in geriatric care and prototype for nationally promulgated nursing standards.Although the protocols were developed for acute care, they can be easily modified to work in other practice settings, such as the nursing home or home care. ... Read more

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Because cancer in the older adult may be present in combination with other chronic conditions, including dementia and frailty, multidisciplinary care is especially important. This book provides nurses with essential information on the care and treatment of the older adult with cancer, including:

An overview of cancer in the older adult, and barriers to treatment

Prevention and screening of cancer in the older adult

How to perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment, as a method for planning multidisciplinary care

Practical applications of qualiy of life assessment and decision analysis

Special considerations in radiation therapy and chemotherapy with the older adult

Social and caregiver issues

This book reflects lessons learned from a nurse-physician team who planned and implemented the Senior Adult Oncology Program at the Moffit Cancer Center and Research Institute in Florida. ... Read more

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Good reference for use with nursing the elderly
I found this book to be very useful in the sense that it covers alot of things one would not really think of when caring for the elderly. I think this book would be VERY helpful for the home health care person that cares for the elderly, or a family member of an elder. ... Read more

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working with toxic older adults
This book is wonderful!!!!!!! It was as if Davenport knew my mother when she wrote this book. I am very happy that I got to read this book. It has made me very aware of my own toxicity. I now know there is some hope for me to change. Oh my God I am very luck to have been able to read this book ...

Must Read--So Helpful!
Real solutions and insightful advice for dealing with difficult elders. Dysfunctional families struggle with these individuals for a lifetime, now they can learn how to manage them. Another excellent book on this subject, written with a humorous slant is "Elder Rage."

You'll know if this is someone you love!
When I saw the title I knew it applied to my life and my relationship with my elderly mother. As I turned each page I had the vague sense that someone had been eavedropping during the time she was living in our household. "Toxic" described her interaction with everyone who cared about her. This book preserved my mental health! It contains clear descriptions of the toxic personality and gives guidelines for dealing with people who have this world view. If you are struggling with a difficult sibling, spouse, or parent, read this book. Protect yourself from this condition. ... Read more