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The nurse's role in promoting optimal health of older adults : thriving in the wisdom years / Jean W. Lange
Material Type | E-Book |
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Publisher | Philadelphia : F. A. Davis Company |
Year | 2011 |
Language | English |
Size | 1 online resource (468 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) |
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Contents | What does it mean to age successfully? Mid-range theory of successful aging Understanding older adults : U.S. and global perspectives Opportunities and challenges of growing old An evidence-based team approach to optimal wellness Engaging older adults as partners in their care Health priorities for the older adult Challenges to physical health Assessing the older adult : what's different? Staying physically fit as we age Assistive technology to optimize physical functioning Optimizing rest and sleep patterns Intimacy, sexuality, and aging Healthy eating Using medications safely and effectively Economic considerations of aging Living safely in the environment Legal considerations Older adults as caregivers and care recipients Relating to older adults in a culturally diverse world Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults Challenges to mental wellness Spirituality in aging Planning for the end of life International perspectives on aging |
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Notes | "The author, a nationally recognized expert in the field of gerontology addresses the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of older adults based on a holistic, mid-range nursing theory of successful aging. Contributions from healthcare professionals in exercise physiology, nutrition, pharmacy and elder law help you understand how these disciplines work together to benefit patients." -- from the publisher |
Authors | *Lange, Jean W. |
Subjects | FREE:Older people -- Health and hygiene
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Classification | DC:618.97/0231 DC:618.970231 |
ID | EB00000305 |
ISBN | 9780803629271 |
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