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Author : Mary O'Hara-Devereaux
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Eldercare, a Practical Guide to Clinical Geriatrics written by Mary O'Hara-Devereaux and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1981 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mary Jo Saavedra
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538172860
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
Download or read book Eldercare 101 written by Mary Jo Saavedra and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-understand guide for caregivers in a post-pandemic world who are adapting to the rapidly changing lifestyles and care needs of elders. The care and wellbeing of our seniors is paramount as we move out of the worst phase of Covid 19 and back to a more stable landscape, that is still subject to the vagaries of aging, illness, and capabilities. This Updated edition of Eldercare 101 has been expanded to include pandemic lessons, climate change impact on senior housing and relocation, new medical and technological advancements, new housing trends, multigenerational living, Zoom memorials, brain health, legal needs when you have no children or family, isolation and more. Using her Six Pillars of Aging Wellbeing™ framework, Mary Jo Saavedra and a variety of expert contributors explore the needs, desires, realistic circumstances, opportunities for healthy and safe aging, and end of life care … something we all need to think about at some time or another.
Author : Ranjit N. Ratnaike
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 992 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Practical Guide to Geriatric Medicine written by Ranjit N. Ratnaike and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to a range of medical conditions and pertinent topics to improve the quality of life of older people. The book adopts a practical, systematic approach, with easy access to medical and other problems of importance to the elderly.
Author : Fred F. Ferri
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780815131946
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Practical Guide to the Care of the Geriatric Patient written by Fred F. Ferri and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete, All-in-One Guide to The Care of the Geriatric Patient featuring coverage of the following: functional syndromes and organ system abnormalities of the geriatric patient - greatly expanded in this edition; medical therapeutics specific to the geriatric patient, with extensive comparative charts and a Formulary; health maintenance in the elderly; long-term care and rehabilitation issues; major socioeconomic issues including self-care, living wills, elderly abuse, and more. All information is presented in an accessible format designed for quick reference. This handbook is a must for anyone engaged in the care of the geriatric patient.
Author : Tom J. Wachtel
Publisher : Mosby
ISBN 13 : 9780323036719
Total Pages : 749 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (367 download)
Download or read book Practical Guide to the Care of the Geriatric Patient written by Tom J. Wachtel and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you need a practical, portable resource to get you through the day-to-day management of older patients, Practical Guide to the Care of the Geriatric Patient is the answer! It zeroes in on the differential diagnoses, clinical findings, lab values, and treatment guidelines you need...and makes them easy to access quickly! The latest clinical information on all facets of caring for the older patient, from assessment and health maintenance through to geriatric rehabilitation and socioeconomic and legal issues, helps you provide effective, state-of-the-art care. A comprehensive chapter on optimal pharmacotherapy helps you select the best treatment options and avoid adverse drug interactions for each patient. Authoritative guidance on house calls, respite care, nursing home care, and hospice care and pain management enhances the quality of life for your patients. Helpful treatment algorithms, graphs, comparative tables, appendices, and more, streamline patient management. Over 40 new topics included in 3rd edition, including the latest information on insomnia, restless leg syndrome, wound care, gout, hip fracture, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, the elderly driver, multicultural geriatric care, and more . . . New appendices added for functional assessment and mini-cog assessment. New wipe-clean cover will protect the book from frequent use on the wards!
Author : Eugenia L. Siegler MD, FACP
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780826113689
Total Pages : 836 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (136 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Elder Care written by Eugenia L. Siegler MD, FACP and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-10-25 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the broad but practical notions of how to care for the patient, The Encyclopedia of Elder Care, a state-of-the-art resource features nearly 300 articles, written by experts in the field. Multidisciplinary by nature, all aspects of clinical care of the elderly are addressed. Coverage includes acute and chronic disease, home care including family-based care provisions, nursing home care, rehabilitation, health promotion, disease prevention, education, case management, social services, assisted living, advance directives, palliative care, and much more! Each article concludes with specialty web site listings to help direct the reader to further resources. Features new to this second edition: More extensive use of on-line resources for further information on topics Thoroughly updated entries and references Inclusion of current research in geriatrics reflecting evidence-based practice New topics, including Assisted Living, Nursing Home Managed Care, Self-Neglect, Environmental Modifications (Home & Institution), Technology, Neuropsychological Assessment, Psychoactive Medications, Pain--Acute and Chronic Still the only reference of it kind, The Encyclopedia of Elder Care will prove to be an indispensable tool for all professionals in the field of aging, such as nurses, physicians, social workers, counselors, health administrators, and more.
Author : Phillip D. Rumrill
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1936303434
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (363 download)
Download or read book The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Eldercare written by Phillip D. Rumrill and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-25 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, accessible, and comprehensive guide to the legal, financial, emotional and daily living challenges of caring for aging parents while raising your own family. If you are caring for an elderly loved one while raising a child, you may feel overwhelmed and unprepared. The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Eldercare, written by three experts with extensive professional and personal experience with eldercare, provides the information and resources you need to make important decisions, balance your responsibilities, and ensure your elders well-being as well as your own. It includes how to: Create a good eldercare plan and the key financial, healthcare, and legal documents you should have executed Choose the right level of care and ease the transition, including how to avoid the most common mistakes people make in this process Find the best ways to help elderly loved ones maintain their independence and dignity Navigate the maze of government agencies and benefits Involve other family members while minimizing tension or conflict Prevent caregiver burnout and deal with the strain on family life, children, and relationships With useful checklists, worksheets, step-by-step action plans, lists of questions to ask, and a robust resources section, you'll have everything you need to care for your family.
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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Mastering Geriatric Care written by and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1997 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessing older adults, managing disorders and complications, avoiding drug dangers, and detecting abuse and neglect.
Author : Elizabeth Capezuti, PhD, RN, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826137369
Total Pages : 848 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Elder Care written by Elizabeth Capezuti, PhD, RN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The information [in this book] is amazing. I reviewed topics in which I have expertise and was very satisfied. This is an excellent addition to my library and I will refer to it often, much like a medical dictionary. Score: 90, 4 Stars.--Doody's Medical Reviews "The third edition of this encyclopedia provides 273 comprehensive, yet succinct, entries on a variety of topics related to elder care. ... In addition, many of the entries include see also references that help readers easily navigate the book. Entries are written at an undergraduate level and would be useful for practitioners, students, and caregivers...Recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries This interdisciplinary clinical reference encompasses more than 310 current entries on a broad range of topics related to geriatrics and geriatric care across multiple health care disciplines. The third edition reflects the many advances in geriatrics that have occurred since the publication of the second edition in 2006. It contains the updated, evidence-based contributions of more than 260 nationally recognized geriatric healthcare professionals regarding elder-care concerns relating to society, community, caregiving, and the individual. Completely new entries address Geriatric Care Models (acute care for elders, Project BOOST), Geriatric Health Issues (diarrhea in adults, prolonged hospitalization, frailty, fronto-temporal dementia, re-hospitalization, acute urinary retention, personality and aging, primary palliative care), Technology and Aging (Smart home sensors, Telehealth, Surveillance technology), and more. The Encyclopedia is organized alphabetically and includes links to important Web-based resources and Apps. Clinical topics comprehensively address diagnosis, treatment, and disease management. Health care clinicians across the continuum will find this reference—the only one of its kind--to be a valuable guide to making appropriate referrals to social service providers, and social service professionals will be well informed by highly accessible descriptions of diagnoses, clinical syndromes, and care management. Key Features: Includes over 310 updated geriatric and geriatric care clinical entries across multiple healthcare disciplines Contains state-of-the-art contributions from over 260 nationally recognized geriatric healthcare experts Provides clinical content for social service professionals and social care information for clinicians Offers new information on multiple topics relating to Geriatric Care Models, Geriatric Health Concerns, and Technology and Aging References numerous Web-based resources and Apps
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 749 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (828 download)
Download or read book Practical Guide to the Care of the Geriatric Patient written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rainier P. Soriano
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9780387323244
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (232 download)
Download or read book Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine written by Rainier P. Soriano and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-02-26 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book distills the wealth of knowledge contained in the classic text, Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4/e into a practical guide for primary care, family medicine, and internal medicine residents. Written by top experts in the field, the book offers a detailed, compact overview of geriatric care. It addresses geriatric pharmacology, Medicare and Medicaid, and numerous other subjects unique to older adults. The case-based instructional approach helps readers navigate the complexity of prevention, presentation, and treatment for conditions such as depression, dementia, and hypertension. Graphs and tables aid the reader in determining the proper courses of treatment.
Author : Sandra Cutler Lewis
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781556425271
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (252 download)
Download or read book Elder Care in Occupational Therapy written by Sandra Cutler Lewis and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elder Care in Occupational Therapy has been extensively revised into a new and completely updated second edition. This pragmatic text presents up-to-date information in a user-friendly format that seamlessly flows from one subject to the next. From wellness to hospice, Elder Care in Occupational Therapy, Second Edition offers a broad yet detailed discussion of occupational therapy practice that is devoted to older adults. A wide variety of topics are covered in a concise format, such as historical perspectives, theoretical insights, the aging process, and current interventional strategies, to name a few. Twenty informative appendices are also included that clarify issues such as Medicare coverage, community and clinical living arrangements, client-centered practice, exercise programs, evidence-based practice, and a summary of the newly adopted Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process. Additional features: Contains information about the most advanced scientific achievements that can ultimately affect occupational therapy. Lists new and updated resource materials. Presents case studies that provide theoretical considerations and Intervention methods. Clearly discusses exciting and new venues for occupational therapy programming. Explains fundamentals of documentation and current reimbursement issues. Perfect for the student or clinician, Elder Care in Occupational Therapy, Second Edition provides classic, professional information on theory, disease entities, and intervention in a comprehensive format.
Author : Lucia McBee, LCSW, MPH
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826115292
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Mindfulness-Based Elder Care written by Lucia McBee, LCSW, MPH and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-03-21 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "She shares with us her gold - the conception, trial and error implementation, and initial scientific investigation of a new, educationally-oriented treatment approach that she has named mindfulness-based elder care (MBEC)."-from the Foreword by Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA, Associate Professor of Medicine,Executive Director, Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and SocietyUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School Drawing on years of experience as a geriatric social worker and mindfulness-based stress reduction practitioner, the author has taken Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program and adapted it to the particular needs of elders, their families, and professional caregivers. Mindfulness practices focus on abilities, rather than disabilities, in order to provide paths to the inner strengths and resources that we all possess. McBee's Mindfulness-Based Elder Care conveys the benefits of mindfulness through meditation, gentle yoga, massage, aromatherapy, humor, and other creative therapies to this special population. She provides clear, concise instructions for her program, as well as a wealth of anecdotal and experiential exercises, to help readers at all levels of experience. Hers is the first book to fully explore the value of mindfulness models for frail elders and their caregivers. Features of this groundbreaking volume include: Valuable tips for establishing programs to address each population's specific needs and restrictions Designed for short classes or 8-week courses Detailed experiential exercises for the reader Replete with case studies Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for elders and caregivers at all levels This innovative book is suitable for use with a variety of populations such as nursing home residents with physical and cognitive challenges, community-dwelling elders, direct-care staff, and non-professional caregivers.
Author : Rachelle Zukerman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118053028
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Eldercare For Dummies written by Rachelle Zukerman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cope with legal, financial, and medical issues Minimize anxiety and stress and make the later years golden Need help caring for an elderly loved one? This sensitive, reassuring guide provides strategies for assessing older persons' needs, arranging for care, ensuring their safety, and enhancing quality of life - all while respecting their dignity. You'll see how to manage physical disabilities and chronic health problems, evaluate nursing homes, and help elders control their destinies. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun
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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9781605476278
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (762 download)
Download or read book Lippincott's Nursing Guide to Expert Elder Care written by and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing specifically on the needs of the aging adult population-from the so-called silent generation (Depression era babies) through the youngest of the baby boomers--this book provides comprehensive coverage of gerontological concepts, health promotion strategies, and practical information on nursing care for all major disorders that typically affect older adults. Each chapter starts with an interesting or inspiring quote to set the tone as well as a fact-filled, illustrated timeline of people, cultural events, and scientific advances germane to the topic at hand. Abundant photos and illustr
Author : Christine Arenson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521869293
Total Pages : 665 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)
Download or read book Reichel's Care of the Elderly written by Christine Arenson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reichel's formative text is designed as a practical guide for health specialists confronted with the unique problems of geriatric patients.
Author : Cathy Cress
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763746421
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (464 download)
Download or read book Handbook of Geriatric Care Management written by Cathy Cress and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a reference which addresses the many settings that geriatric care managers find themselves in, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and assisted living and rehabilitation facilities. It also includes case studies and sample forms.
