Gerontological Nursing Care

By Shirley Rose Tyson and Shirley Rose Tyson RN MA EdD

Written by leaders in the gerontological nursing community, this new text concisely covers a broad scope of gerontological nursing issues. Using a caring and wellness framework, it promotes a humanistic approach to the care of elderly patients of diverse cultural backgrounds in all care settings. Up-to-date information is included regarding ethical, legal, spiritual, cultural and ethnic issues as well as future trendy and professional issues.Discusses issues and concerns of gerontologic care such as Psychosocial Health, Supporting Wellness in Diverse Settings, Cognitive Challenges in Aging, and Physiological Health and Physiological Challenges in Aging. Addresses such important topics as spirituality, cultural diversity, sexuality, polypharmacy, falls and other safety issues, sensory altercations, immunologic concerns, Alzheimers disease, caregiver stress, professional stress, and homelessness.
Structured around a caring and wellness framework that emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Includes helpful pedagogical tools: study questions, key terms, critical thinking exercises, references, and a complete glossary at the back of the book.
Features a compelling photography program.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721650090
• ISBN13: 9780721650098
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 558 Pages
• Weight: 2.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"