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Gerontology for the health care professional / edited by Regula H. Robnett and Walter C. Chop.

Robnett, Regula H., (editor of compilation.). Chop, Walter C., (editor of compilation.).

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  • ISBN: 9781284038873 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 1284038874 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 9781284030525
  • ISBN: 1284030520
  • Physical Description: xix, 420 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
  • Edition: 3rd ed.
  • Publisher: Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2015]

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Demographic trends of an aging society -- Social gerontology -- The physiology and pathology of aging -- The cognitive and psychological changes associated with aging -- Functional performance in later life : basic sensory, perceptual, and physical changes associated with aging -- Geriatric pharmacotherapy -- Nutrition and aging -- An oral perspective on healthy aging and prevention for the older adult -- Sexuality and aging -- Living options and the continuum of care -- Policy and ethical issues for older adults -- Health literacy and clear health communication : teaching and writing so older adults understand -- Future concerns in an aging society.

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Subject: Older people > Health and hygiene.
Gerontology.
Aging.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Castlegar Campus Library WT 100 G46 2015 (Text)
Copy: c. 1
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Introduction xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Contributors xvii
Reviewers xix
Chapter 1 Demographic Trends of an Aging Society
2(15)
Walter C. Chop
Global Aging
4(1)
Gender and Age
5(1)
Race and Aging
6(2)
Geographic Distribution: Where U.S. Older Adults Live
8(3)
Marital Status
11(1)
Economic Status
12(1)
Health Care
13(1)
Long-Term Care
13(4)
Chapter 2 Social Gerontology
17(34)
Nancy Brossoie
Walter C. Chop
Gerontology
18(1)
Historical Perspectives on Aging
19(1)
Ageism
20(3)
Ageist Stereotypes
20(1)
Myths About Aging
21(1)
Ageist Language
21(1)
Ageist Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals
21(1)
The Media's Attitude Toward Older Adults
22(1)
Social Roles in Later Life
23(11)
Cultural Perspectives on Caregiving and Older Adults
24(2)
Social Relationships
26(8)
Social Influences on Aging
34(5)
Income and Financial Resources
34(1)
Work and Retirement
35(4)
Advocacy Groups for Older Adults
39(1)
Health, Wellness, and Health Care
40(11)
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
40(2)
Healthcare Finances
42(9)
Chapter 3 The Physiology and Pathology of Aging
51(52)
Charles J. Gregory
David A. Sandmire
Theories of Biological Aging
57(4)
Genetic Theories of Aging
57(1)
Environmental Theories of Aging
58(3)
Age-Related Changes of the Organ Systems
61(42)
Integumentary System
61(3)
Nervous System
64(3)
Special Senses
67(4)
Musculoskeletal System
71(1)
Cardiovascular System
72(5)
Respiratory System
77(3)
Hematologic System
80(3)
Immune System
83(1)
Digestive System
84(4)
Genitourinary System
88(3)
Endocrine System
91(12)
Chapter 4 The Cognitive and Psychological Changes Associated with Aging
103(44)
Regula H. Robnett
Jessica J. Bolduc
Cognition
106(12)
Orientation
107(1)
Delirium
107(3)
Attention
110(1)
Memory
110(5)
Crystallized and Fluid Intelligence
115(2)
Learning
117(1)
Dementia
118(6)
Working with Those Who Have Dementia
121(1)
Related Disorders
121(3)
Depression in Older Adults
124(2)
DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Depression
125(1)
Suicide in Older Adults
126(1)
Death and Bereavement
127(3)
Personality Development
130(5)
Quality of Life
135(12)
Chapter 5 Functional Performance in Later Life: Basic Sensory, Perceptual, and Physical Changes Associated with Aging
147(24)
Regula H. Robnett
Jessica J. Bolduc
John Murray
Sensation and Perception
149(5)
Vision
149(2)
Visual Perception
151(1)
Age-Related Hearing Loss: Presbycusis
152(1)
Smell and Taste
153(1)
Physical Changes and Performance
154(6)
Range of Motion
154(1)
Strength
154(1)
Endurance
155(1)
Exercise
156(1)
Praxis
156(3)
Work Performance
159(1)
Sleep and Aging
160(11)
Normal Sleep
160(1)
The Aging Process and Its Impact on Sleep
161(1)
Sleep Disorders
162(2)
Treatment of Sleep Disorders
164(7)
Chapter 6 Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
171(20)
Christine M. Ruby
Thomas D. Nolin
Pharmacokinetic Changes
173(4)
Absorption
173(1)
Distribution
174(1)
Metabolism
175(1)
Excretion
175(2)
Pharmacodynamic Changes
177(1)
Polypharmacy
178(1)
Medication-Related Problems
179(4)
Untreated Indications
179(1)
Drug Use Without Indications
180(1)
Improper Drug Selection
180(1)
Incorrect Dose
181(1)
Adverse Drug Reactions
181(1)
Drug Interactions
182(1)
Nonadherence
182(1)
Drug Abuse
183(1)
Medication Management
183(8)
Portable Personal Medication Records
184(1)
Medication Therapy Management Services
184(7)
Chapter 7 Nutrition and Aging
191(22)
Kathryn H. Thompson
Screening
193(6)
The Nutrition Screening Initiative
193(3)
Undernutrition: Weight Loss and Malnutrition
196(3)
Treatment of Weight Loss and Other Nutritional Problems Related to Aging
199(4)
Weight Loss
199(1)
Treatment of Gastrointestinal Problems
200(1)
Overnutrition
201(1)
Cardiovascular Disease
202(1)
Diabetes
202(1)
General Nutrition Recommendations
203(3)
Drug and Nutrient Interactions
206(7)
Alcohol
207(6)
Chapter 8 An Oral Perspective on Healthy Aging and Prevention for the Older Adult
213(18)
Marji Harmer-Beem
Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General
214(1)
Oral Structures and Chronic Oral Diseases
215(6)
Separating Oral Aging from Disease
218(3)
Recognizing Barriers to Care
221(1)
The Interprofessional Role in Oral Care and Prevention
222(2)
Prevention
222(1)
Simple Oral Screening
223(1)
New Models of Care
224(7)
Chapter 9 Sexuality and Aging
231(28)
Nancy Macrae
Jessica J. Bolduc
Sexuality
233(4)
Aging and Sexuality
233(2)
Intimacy
235(1)
Physiologic Changes in Women
235(2)
Physiologic Changes in Men
237(4)
Gender Differences
238(1)
Physical Disabilities and Sexuality
239(2)
Older Lesbians and Gay Men
241(1)
Addressing Sexual Issues
242(9)
Exemplar Diagnostic Categories
245(1)
The Influence of Medications
246(4)
Sexuality Issues for those who are Institutionalized
250(1)
Responsible Sexual Behavior
251(8)
Chapter 10 Living Options and the Continuum of Care
259(34)
Regula H. Robnett
Ann O'Sullivan
The Housing and Health Connection
261(4)
Independence
261(1)
Empowerment
262(1)
Engagement in Personally Meaningful Activities
263(1)
Social and Emotional Support
264(1)
Housing and Health Summary
265(1)
Family Expectations and Culture
265(1)
Accessibility
266(4)
Universal Design
267(1)
Adaptation and Compensation
267(3)
Independent Living
270(2)
Living Options for Older People
272(3)
Living with Family
272(1)
Single-Room Occupancy
273(1)
Subsidized Senior Housing
273(1)
Cohousing
273(1)
Shared Homes
274(1)
Congregate Housing
274(1)
Homelessness
274(1)
Various Long-Term Care Options
275(7)
Paying for Long-Term Care
275(1)
Options for Services and Care
276(6)
Old Age Care Ideas from Around the World
282(11)
Chapter 11 Policy and Ethical Issues for Older adults
293(30)
Laney Anne Bruner-Canhoto
Policy Overview
295(2)
The Ever-Evolving Nature of Policy
295(1)
Historical Perspectives on Elder Policy
296(1)
Policy Issues
297(15)
Social Security
297(3)
Medicare
300(4)
Medicaid
304(2)
The Aging Network
306(2)
Americans with Disabilities Act
308(1)
The Special Case of Long-Term Services and Supports
309(3)
Etliical Issues
312(11)
Decision Making
312(3)
Elder Abuse and Neglect
315(8)
Chapter 12 Health Literacy and Clear Health Communication: Teaching and Writing so Older Adults Understand
323(14)
Sue Stableford
A Patient's Experience of Health Communication
324(1)
Patient/Consumer Communication: The Gap between High Levels of Information and the Limited Literacy Skills of American Adults
324(1)
Expanding Understanding: The Context of Health Literacy and Numeracy
325(1)
Literacy and Health Literacy Skills: Major Keys to Good Health
326(1)
The Impact of Systems on Health Literacy: Connecting Communication with Patient Safety and Patient-Centered Care
326(2)
Clear Health Communication: An Often Overlooked Necessity
328(1)
What is Plain Language? How will I know it if I hear it?
328(2)
What is Plain Language? How will I know it if I see it?
330(1)
Clear Communication: A Call to Action
331(6)
Chapter 13 Future Concerns in an Aging Society
337(36)
Paul D. Ewald
Significant Demographic Shifts
340(2)
Older Adults Today
342(1)
Future Older Adults
343(2)
Work Life
345(2)
Retirement and Finances
347(2)
Lifelong Education
349(1)
Volunteerism
350(1)
The Question of Generational Equity
351(5)
Providing for Older Adults
356(17)
The United States
357(3)
Japan
360(2)
Sweden
362(3)
The Developing World
365(8)
Epilogue 373(8)
Answers to Review Questions 381(2)
Glossary 383(16)
Index 399

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