Clinical Geriatric Medicine: Modern Evidence-Based Management of Aging Adults

CLINICAL GERIATRIC MEDICINE Modern Evidence-Based Management of Aging Adults As the global population ages, healthcare professionals are increasingly challenged to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for older adults with complex medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. Clinical Geriatric Medicine is a practical and authoritative guide designed to help clinicians navigate the full spectrum of aging-related health conditions and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This comprehensive resource presents current principles of geriatric assessment, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, functional preservation, cognitive health, perioperative care, rehabilitation, long-term care, home-based services, and age-friendly healthcare delivery. Complex topics are translated into clear, clinically relevant guidance that can be applied in everyday practice. Inside, readers will find in-depth coverage of: - Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Healthy Aging - Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia - Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Care - Parkinson Disease and Essential Tremor - Osteoarthritis and Mobility Disorders - Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndromes - Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction - Hospital Care, Perioperative Medicine, and Rehabilitation - Long-Term Care, Nursing Home Medicine, and Home-Based Care - Travel Health in Older Adults >Written with a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world clinical decision-making, this book integrates modern guidelines with practical approaches to caring for older adults across outpatient, inpatient, community, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. Whether you are a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, resident, medical student, geriatric specialist, or healthcare professional involved in the care of aging adults, Clinical Geriatric Medicine serves as a valuable reference for improving patient outcomes, preserving independence, and promoting healthy aging. Comprehensive, practical, and clinically relevant, this book is an essential resource for modern geriatric practice.