In this issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest editor Kris Pyles-Sweet brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Caring for Older Adults. Top experts discuss topics of importance to PAs when caring for older adults, such as pain management, dental care, nutrition, and common neurological disorders, polypharmacy, and end-of-life care.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. CME Accreditation Page - p. iii 6. Contributors - p. v 7. Forthcoming Issues - p. xiii 8. Foreword - p. xv 9. Preface - p. xvii 10. Depression, Loneliness, and Estrangement in the Geriatric Population: Trends, Impacts, and Interventions - p. 1 11. Elder Abuse from the Emergency Department Perspective - p. 13 12. Geriatrics and Pain Management - p. 25 13. Changes in the Landscape of Dementia Detection and Treatment - p. 39 14. Seniors and Polypharmacy - p. 49 15. Addressing Health Disparities in Older Adult Care - p. 63 16. Older Persons Experiencing Serious Illness: Writing Their Story with Advance Care Planning, Palliative Medicine, and Hospice—How to Plan, How to Act - p. 73 17. Emergency and Acute Care for Older Adults - p. 91 18. The Impact of Food Deserts on Nutritional Status of Older Adults - p. 103 19. Oral Health and Older Adults: A Mini-Review - p. 115 20. Sustaining Quality in End-of-life Care for Older Adults: A Practical Guide - p. 125 21. Lumps, Bumps, and Bruises: Top 10 Skin Concerns in the Golden Years - p. 139 22. Economics of Aging - p. 155 23. Managing Palliative Care in The Emergency Department: Why Words Matter - p. 167 24. Aging in Place: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Support It - p. 177
In this issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest editor Kris Pyles-Sweet brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Caring for Older Adults. Top experts discuss topics of importance to PAs when caring for older adults, such as pain management, dental care, nutrition, and common neurological disorders, polypharmacy, and end-of-life care.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. CME Accreditation Page - p. iii 6. Contributors - p. v 7. Forthcoming Issues - p. xiii 8. Foreword - p. xv 9. Preface - p. xvii 10. Depression, Loneliness, and Estrangement in the Geriatric Population: Trends, Impacts, and Interventions - p. 1 11. Elder Abuse from the Emergency Department Perspective - p. 13 12. Geriatrics and Pain Management - p. 25 13. Changes in the Landscape of Dementia Detection and Treatment - p. 39 14. Seniors and Polypharmacy - p. 49 15. Addressing Health Disparities in Older Adult Care - p. 63 16. Older Persons Experiencing Serious Illness: Writing Their Story with Advance Care Planning, Palliative Medicine, and Hospice—How to Plan, How to Act - p. 73 17. Emergency and Acute Care for Older Adults - p. 91 18. The Impact of Food Deserts on Nutritional Status of Older Adults - p. 103 19. Oral Health and Older Adults: A Mini-Review - p. 115 20. Sustaining Quality in End-of-life Care for Older Adults: A Practical Guide - p. 125 21. Lumps, Bumps, and Bruises: Top 10 Skin Concerns in the Golden Years - p. 139 22. Economics of Aging - p. 155 23. Managing Palliative Care in The Emergency Department: Why Words Matter - p. 167 24. Aging in Place: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Support It - p. 177
