Essentials of gerontological nursing / Meredith Wallace.

Author/creator Kazer, Meredith Wallace
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Springer, ©2008.
Descriptionxv, 332 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents The graying of America -- The health care delivery system -- Normal changes of aging -- Assessing older adults -- Health promotion -- Pathological disease processes in older adults -- Medication usage -- Cognitive and psychological issues in aging -- Ethical issues of aging and independence -- Quality of life issues among older adults -- Environments of care -- End-of-life care -- Future trends and needs.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007025523
ISBN9780826120526 (alk. paper) :
ISBN0826120520 (alk. paper)