Caring for the Older Adult

A Health Promotion Perspective
Caring for the Older Adult on ScienceDirect(Opens new window)
Paperback, 350 Pages
Published: OCT-2001
ISBN 10: 0-7216-8334-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-7216-8334-8
Imprint: SAUNDERS

Actions

By
Patricia O'Neill, RN, MSN, CCRN, Nursing Instructor, DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA

Description
CARING FOR THE OLDER ADULT: A HEALTH PROMOTION PERSPECTIVE is a concise, straightforward LPN/LVN textbook covering the essentials of gerontologic nursing from a strong health promotion perspective. The nature of normal aging, as well as disorders common to the elderly, are discussed. This resource also addresses concepts and issues related to promoting both physical and psychological health in an aging population. The engaging, easy-to-read, informal writing style draws the reader into the subject while conveying important information.


 
Last update: 5 Nov 2011