Caring for the Older Adult

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.

Driven by the recommendations for the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People, this book is written in collaboration with EMAP Healthcare Open Learning. Nursing students will be given a solid grounding in what is involved in nursing older people. Driven by the recommendations for the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People, this new book is written in collaboration with EMAP Healthcare Open Learning. Nursing students will be given a solid grounding in what is involved in nursing older people.