Description
Part 1: Older Adults and Wellness
Chapter 01: Seeing Older Adults Through the Eyes of Wellness
Chapter 02: Addressing Diversity of Older Adults
Chapter 03: Applying a Nursing Model for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults
Chapter 04: Theoretical Perspectives on Aging Well
Part 2: Nursing Considerations for Older Adults
Chapter 05: Gerontological Nursing and Health Promotion
Chapter 06: Health Care Settings for Older Adults
Chapter 07: Assessment of Health and Functioning
Chapter 08: Medications and Other Bioactive Substances
Chapter 09: Legal and Ethical Concerns
Chapter 10: Elder Abuse and Neglect
Part 3: Promoting Wellness in Psychosocial Function
Chapter 11: Cognitive Function
Chapter 12: Psychosocial Function
Chapter 13: Psychosocial Assessment
Chapter 14: Impaired Cognitive Function: Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 15: Impaired Affective Function: Depression
Part 4: Promoting Wellness in Physical Function
Chapter 16: Hearing
Chapter 17: Vision
Chapter 18: Digestion and Nutrition
Chapter 19: Urinary Function
Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Function
Chapter 21: Respiratory Function
Chapter 22: Mobility and Safety
Chapter 23: Integumentary Function
Chapter 24: Sleep and Rest
Chapter 25: Thermoregulation
Chapter 26: Sexual Function
Part 5: Promoting Wellness in All Stages of Health and Illness
Chapter 27: Caring for Older Adults During Illness
Chapter 28: Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Pain
Chapter 29: Caring for Older Adults at the End of Life
