This text covers the theory and practice of wellness–oriented gerontological nursing, addressing both physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging.
The text includes progressive case studies in a variety of care settings to help students link theory to practice. Australia and New Zealand cultural, social and legislative considerations are included throughout.
This is the only research-based and clinically oriented textthat applies what is known about different forms of elder abuse in domestic and long-term care settings to the everyday experiences of practicing nurses.Content not only addresses ...
Quotes from people with dementia are included in this edition to give first-person accounts of their experiences.
This book: Helps nurses understand wellness in the context of health promotion Clearly defines wellness as it applies to the practice of nursing Describes evidence-based techniques that nurses can readily incorporate into their usual care ...
Organized around the functional consequences theory of gerontological nursing, the book examines age-related changes rather than diseases and conditions.