UNIT I OVERVIEW OF AGING, 1
1 Trends and Issues, 1
Introduction to Geriatric Nursing, 1
Historical Perspective on the Study of Aging, 1
What’s in a Name: Geriatrics, Gerontology,
and Gerontics, 2
Attitudes Toward Aging, 3
Gerontophobia, 4
Demographics, 6
Scope of the Aging Population, 6
...
UNIT I Overview of Aging, 1 14 Values and Beliefs, 235
1 Trends and Issues, 1 15 End-of-Life Care, 245
2 Theories of Aging, 27 16 Sexuality and Aging, 261
3 Physiologic Changes, 31
UNIT IV Physical Care of Older Adults, 269
UNIT II Basic Skills for Gerontologic 17 Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes, 269
Nursing, 73 18 Elimination, 289
4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, 19 Activity and Exercise, 305
and Home Health Considerations, 73 20 Sleep and Rest, 331
5 Communicating with Older Adults, 88
6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting APPENDIX A Laboratory Values for Older
Nutritional Needs, 102 Adults, 341
7 Medications and Older Adults, 130 APPENDIX B The Geriatric Depression Scale
8 Health Assessment for Older Adults, 148 (GDS), 345
9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults, 165 APPENDIX C Dietary Information for Older
Adults, 346
UNIT III Psychosocial Care of Older Adults, 180 APPENDIX D Resources for Older Adults, 348
10 Cognition and Perception, 180
11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept, 200 References, 350
12 Roles and Relationships, 214 Bibliography, 353
13 Coping and Stress, 224 Glossary, 364
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