Robnett Regula H., Chop Walter C., Brossoie Nancy (eds.) Gerontology for the Health Care Professional

4th edition. — Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2020. — 424 p. — ISBN: 9781284140569Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive, practical text covering the evolving field of gerontology, developed for healthcare students and professionals. Written by experts across many health disciplines, this text presents an up-to-date and realistic assessment of the aging process.Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, Fourth Edition begins with a review of demographic trends and continues with an overview of key topics such as the physiology, pathology, pharmacotherapy, nutrition, communication, and social concerns related to caring for older patients. This interprofessional resource concludes with future concerns for an aging society and includes an epilogue encouraging all health care professionals to embrace patient or client advocacy, especially for older adults. The Fourth Edition, now offers a more global perpective on the growing worldwide population, an expanded section on elder abuse, revisions to reflect the LGBTQ community, and more. This accessible resource will provide an active learning experience for all health professions students.Age Matters: Profiles of an Aging Society
Social Gerontology
Aging in Place and the Continuum of Care
Loss, Grief, Death, and Dying
Health Literacy and Clear Communication: Keys to Engaging Older Adults and Their Families
Policy Issues for Older Adults
The Physiology and Pathology of Aging
Cognitive and Psychological Changes Related to Aging
Functional Performance in Later Life: Basic Sensory, Perceptual, and Physical Changes Associated with Aging
Drugs and the Older Adult
Nutrition and Aging
Perspectives on Oral Care in Healthy Aging and Prevention for the Older Adult
Sexuality and Aging
Reframing Aging Issues to Ensure a Better Future