Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
Chapter 2 The Aging Population
Chapter 3 Theories of Aging
Chapter 4 Review of the Aging of Physiological Systems
Unit II Communication and Assessment
Chapter 5 Therapeutic Communication with Older Adults, Families and Caregivers
Chapter 6 Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult
Unit III Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, Disease Prevention
Chapter 7 Promoting Healthy Aging, Independence, and Quality of Life
Chapter 8 Identifying and Preventing Common Risk Factors
Unit IV Illness and Disease Management
Chapter 9 Review of the Management of Common Illnesses, Diseases, or Health Conditions
Chapter 10 Nursing Management of Dementia
Unit V Management of Geriatric Syndromes
Chapter 11 Polypharmacy
Chapter 12 Falls
Chapter 13 Delirium
Chapter 14 Depression and Anxiety
Chapter 15 Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 16 Sleep Disorders
Chapter 17 Dysphagia and Malnutrition
Chapter 18 Pressure Ulcers
Unit VI Leadership and Responsibility
Chapter 19 The Interdisciplinary Team
Chapter 20 Ethical/Legal Principles and Issue s
Unit VII Information and Health Care Technologies
Chapter 21 Technology and Care of Older Adults
Unit VIII Gerontological Care Issue s
Chapter 22 Culture and Spirituality
Chapter 23 Sexuality
Chapter 24 Prevention and Treatment of Elder Abuse
Chapter 25 Pain Management and Alternative Health Modalities
Chapter 26 Disaster Preparation, Response and Recovery
Chapter 27 End-of-Life Care
Chapter 28 Care Transitions, System Models, And Health Policy In Aging