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Gerontological Care Claire Welford

Gerontological Care By Claire Welford

Gerontological Care by Claire Welford


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Summary

As the world population ages and people live longer, nurses and healthcare workers, no matter what area they work in, will encounter older people. This guide aims to provide you with the basic but fundamental knowledge you will need to care for older people, including: Ageism, assessment, core gerontology conditions, care planning, end of life care, and much more.

Gerontological Care Summary

Gerontological Care: Gerontological Care by Claire Welford

As the world population ages and people live longer, nurses and healthcare workers, no matter what area they work in, will encounter older people. This pocket-sized (120x80mm), spiral-bound guide in the popular Nursing & Health Survival Guide series aims to provide you with the basic but fundamental knowledge you will need to care for older people.

All you need to know on:

  • Ageism
  • Assessment
  • Core gerontology conditions
  • Care planning
  • End of life care

And much more...

About Claire Welford

Dr Claire Welford is a registered general nurse whose expertise is in gerontological nursing.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Ageism 3. Nursing Assessment for the Physiological Changes Associated with Ageing 4. Nursing Assessment for Elder Abuse 5. Nursing Assessment of Safety 6. Nursing Assessment of Nutritional Status 7. Geriatric Giants 8. Confusional Syndrome 9. Incontinence 10. Gait Disorders 11. Other Clinical Concerns for Older People 12. Pressure Ulcers 13. Medications and Older People 14. Cerebrovascular Accident 15. Approaches to Gerontological Care 16. Care Planning 17. Person Centred Care (PCC) in Nursing Homes 18. Care Planning Tips 19. End of Life Care

Additional information

GOR011539515
9780273773689
0273773682
Gerontological Care: Gerontological Care by Claire Welford
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20130523
64
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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