Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for older adults in Canada! Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging in Canada, 3rd Edition uses a wellness-based, holistic approach to older adult care from a distinctly Canadian perspective. Designed to promote healthy aging regardless of the patient’s situation or disorder, this book provides best-practice guidelines to help you identify potential problems, address complications, and alleviate discomfort. An Evolve website includes new Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies and PN competencies case studies to enhance your skills in clinical judgement. Written by a team of gerontological nursing experts led by Veronique Boscart, this concise guide covers health care in the context of the cultural and socio-economic issues unique to Canada.
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Veronique Boscart,Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Lynn McCleary,Professor, Department of Nursing, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario;Linda Sheiban Taucar,Director, Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation; Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Kitchener, Ontario;Theris A. Touhy,Emeritus Professor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA;Kathleen F. Jett,Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, Department of Aging and Geriatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; Research Consultant, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, USA
1. 1. Introduction to healthy aging - p. 1a 2. 2. Gerontological nursing history, education, and roles - p. 10 3. 3. Communicating with older adults - p. 24 4. 4. Culture, ethnicity, diversity, and aging - p. 44 5. 5. Nursing documentation - p. 59 6. Section 2. Changes of Aging - p. 65 7. 6. Biological theories and physical changes of aging - p. 65a 8. 7. Social, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive aspects of aging - p. 84 9. 8. Nutritional needs - p. 100 10. 9. Hydration and continence - p. 125 11. 10. Rest, sleep, and activity - p. 140 12. 11. Promoting healthy skin and feet - p. 152 13. 12. Maintaining mobility and environmental safety - p. 172 14. 13. Assessment tools in gerontological nursing - p. 193 15. 14. Safe medication use for older adults - p. 207 16. Section 3. Coping with Chronic Illness in Later Life - p. 228 17. 15. Living with chronic illness - p. 228a 18. 16. Pain and comfort - p. 244 19. 17. Diabetes mellitus - p. 258 20. 18. Bone and joint health - p. 269 21. 19. Visual and auditory changes - p. 280 22. 20. Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders - p. 291 23. 21. Cognitive impairment - p. 306 24. 22. Neurological disorders - p. 333 25. 23. Mental health and wellness in later life - p. 345 26. Section 4. Caring for Older Adults and Their Caregivers - p. 374 27. 24. Economic and legal issues - p. 374a 28. 25. Relationships and roles - p. 393 29. 26. Sexual health and well-being - p. 411 30. 27. Comfort, palliative care, death, and loss - p. 424 31. 28. Care across the continuum - p. 442 32. Glossary - p. e1 33. Index - p. 457
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to care for older adults in Canada! Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging in Canada, 3rd Edition uses a wellness-based, holistic approach to older adult care from a distinctly Canadian perspective. Designed to promote healthy aging regardless of the patient’s situation or disorder, this book provides best-practice guidelines to help you identify potential problems, address complications, and alleviate discomfort. An Evolve website includes new Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies and PN competencies case studies to enhance your skills in clinical judgement. Written by a team of gerontological nursing experts led by Veronique Boscart, this concise guide covers health care in the context of the cultural and socio-economic issues unique to Canada.
New to this edition
Key Features
Author Information
Veronique Boscart,Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Lynn McCleary,Professor, Department of Nursing, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario;Linda Sheiban Taucar,Director, Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation; Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Kitchener, Ontario;Theris A. Touhy,Emeritus Professor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA;Kathleen F. Jett,Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, Department of Aging and Geriatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; Research Consultant, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, USA
1. 1. Introduction to healthy aging - p. 1a 2. 2. Gerontological nursing history, education, and roles - p. 10 3. 3. Communicating with older adults - p. 24 4. 4. Culture, ethnicity, diversity, and aging - p. 44 5. 5. Nursing documentation - p. 59 6. Section 2. Changes of Aging - p. 65 7. 6. Biological theories and physical changes of aging - p. 65a 8. 7. Social, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive aspects of aging - p. 84 9. 8. Nutritional needs - p. 100 10. 9. Hydration and continence - p. 125 11. 10. Rest, sleep, and activity - p. 140 12. 11. Promoting healthy skin and feet - p. 152 13. 12. Maintaining mobility and environmental safety - p. 172 14. 13. Assessment tools in gerontological nursing - p. 193 15. 14. Safe medication use for older adults - p. 207 16. Section 3. Coping with Chronic Illness in Later Life - p. 228 17. 15. Living with chronic illness - p. 228a 18. 16. Pain and comfort - p. 244 19. 17. Diabetes mellitus - p. 258 20. 18. Bone and joint health - p. 269 21. 19. Visual and auditory changes - p. 280 22. 20. Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders - p. 291 23. 21. Cognitive impairment - p. 306 24. 22. Neurological disorders - p. 333 25. 23. Mental health and wellness in later life - p. 345 26. Section 4. Caring for Older Adults and Their Caregivers - p. 374 27. 24. Economic and legal issues - p. 374a 28. 25. Relationships and roles - p. 393 29. 26. Sexual health and well-being - p. 411 30. 27. Comfort, palliative care, death, and loss - p. 424 31. 28. Care across the continuum - p. 442 32. Glossary - p. e1 33. Index - p. 457
