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1	Gerontological Nursing more books like this by Charlotte Eliopoulos The Fifth Edition of this popular text continues to present - in a clear, concise manner - essential information on nursing care of the elderly. This edition offers updated content and an emphasis on holistic approaches to care. A 'Point to Ponder' feature has been added, challenging students to examine how their own views and experiences ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response more books like this by Priscilla Ebersole, Ph.D. This text uses Maslow's "hierarchy of needs" as the conceptual foundation for care of the ageing client. Maslow's theory states that human beings' needs are arranged in a hierarchy: the lower ones being the need for food and shelter, and the higher ones being the need for self-esteem and "self-actualization". The basic crux of the theory is that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.66! \| SVS
3	Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging more books like this by Priscilla Ebersole, Ph.D., Patricia Hess, Ph.D., Theris Touhy, N.D., A.P.R.N. "Gerontological Nursing Healthy Aging" provides thorough coverage of promoting healthy aging when caring for older adults. The intent throughout the book is to facilitate the healthiest adaptation possible for any older adult, regardless of the situation and disease process. The majority of the book is devoted to discussing the significant ... see all copies from $29.94! new only from $34.48! \| SVS
4	The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care more books like this by Virginia Bell, David Troxel Join thousands of caregivers who are adopting this groundbreaking and uplifting method for the care of people with Alzheimer's disease. This comprehensive program builds on the essential elements of friendship: respect, empathy, support, trust, humor. These are the building blocks of a care model that's both effective and flexible enough to adapt ... see all copies from $5.95! new only from $19.70! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Basic Geriatric Nursing more books like this by Gloria Wold BASIC GERIATRIC NURSING presents the theories and concepts of aging, the physiologic and psychosocial changes and problems associated with the process, and appropriate nursing interventions. It includes care plans that detail NANDA diagnoses and expected outcomes. Nursing interventions are grouped according to health care settings. Several new ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.80! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Gerontological Nursing more books like this by Patricia Tabloski Patricia Tabloski's Gerontological Nursing is a comprehensive, research-based text that will guide nursing students in their care of older patients. The text presents information related to normal and pathological changes of aging, with an emphasis on the critical information that nurses need for assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluating care ... see all copies from $34.38! new only from $50.95! \| SVS
7	Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults: Theory and Practice more books like this by Carol A Miller Now in its fifth edition, this text provides a comprehensive and wellness-oriented approach to the theory and practice of gerontologic nursing. Organized around the author's unique "functional consequences theory" of gerontologic nursing, the book explores "normal" age-related changes and risk factors that often interfere with optimal health and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.93! \| SVS
8	Caring for Older Adults Holistically more books like this by Mary Ann Anderson, PhD, RN, CS, CNA Mary Ann Anderson's personal, easy-to-read style has made her books staples of LPN/LVN programs. In the new fourth edition of her engaging "Caring for Older Adults Holistically", she gives her text a complete overhaul to more comprehensively address the needs of a burgeoning population of elderly who require a wide range of care from LPN/LVNs. All ... see all copies from $20.62! new only from $20.85! \| SVS
9	Primary Care of the Older Adult: A Multidisciplinary Approach more books like this by Mary Burke, Joy A Laramie This clinical reference provides key information about the diagnosis and treatment of conditions in the older adult. Its concise, accessible format is ideal for use in active, clinical situations. An emphasis on the multidisciplinary approach reinforces the nurse practitioner's role in health care delivery through their collaboration with other ... see all copies from $4.81! new only from $62.44! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach more books like this by Richard J Ham "This 2nd edition of "Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case Based Approach" contains a practical approach to managing problems of the elderly presented through real cases, and textual review of the illness/syndrome identified in the case study. The case study format allows readers to involve themselves in clinical problems. The book is divided into five ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.83! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Simple Guide for Caregivers more books like this by Professor Joy A Glenner, Professor Jean M Stehman, Professor Judith Davagnino Eighty percent of persons with dementia live at home, and the family members caring for them are often overwhelmed by the enormous responsibility and the complexities of care. This book is designed to support the caregivers and help them understand the needs and feelings of the person for whom they are caring. A central focus is the goal of ... see all copies from $9.85! new only from $11.14! \| SVS
12 view cover	Gerontologic Nursing more books like this by Sue E Meiner, Annette Lueckenotte, Carol J Green, Ph.D., R.N. "Gerontologic Nursing" is best known for its comprehensive coverage of health promotion and basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues, as well as the most common medical-surgical problems associated with the older adult. The book follows a body systems organization similar to a medical-surgical nursing text. Each chapter follows a ... see all copies from $35.00! new only from $51.50!
13 view cover	Geriatric Nursing & Healthy Aging more books like this by Priscilla Ebersole, Ph.D., Patricia Hess, Ph.D. "Essentials of Healthy Aging" provides thorough coverage and understanding of promoting healthy ageing when caring for older adults. It covers the relationship between the student and the elder with respect to care; basic skills for promoting a health lifestyle; dealing with families in the home and in the hospital; common chronic conditions in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.95! \| first editions
14 view cover	Better Elder Care: A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Older Adults more books like this by Springhouse (Editor) This new reference provides the nurse with practical information on health conditions that typically affect geriatric patients - from Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, and diabetes to hip fracture, incontinence, and Parkinson's disease. It also reviews the normal physiologic deficits associated with aging, such as vision and hearing impairments; ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $47.93!
15 view cover	Paraprofessional in Home Health and Long-Term Care: Training Modules for Working with Older Adults more books like this by Ellen Cervantes, Charlotte K Schuerman, Jeanne Heid-Grubman This clearly written training manual offers health care professionals a comprehensive guide for providing high-quality in-service education. Trainers and direct care providers will benefit from the 12 detailed units that examine communicating with clients, recognizing the signs of depression, understanding the effects of dementia, dealing with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.98! \| first editions
16 view cover	Plans of Care for Specialty Practice: Gerontological Nursing more books like this by Joan Fritsch Needham Written for the nurse who is responsible for the provision of care to elderly persons with interventions that are appropriate and interdisciplinary see all copies from $8.30! new only from $71.22!
17	Nursing Management for the Elderly more books like this by Doris L Carnevali A "functional health model" makes this comprehensive gerontological nursing text useful for all nurses giving direct care to older patients and their families in all settings. This third edition includes new information on caring for home management and care givers, and the sections on "AIDS in the Elderly" and "Cognitive Problems" have been ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.00!
18 view cover	Comforting the Confused: Strategies for Managing Dementia, 2nd Edition more books like this by Alison Warr, Stephanie B Hoffman, Constance A Platt "How to comfort? How to help?" are questions often asked by persons providing care to individuals suffering from dementia. According to Hoffman and Platt - a warm smile, gentle touch, and soothing voice tone can help toward improving quality of life. The authors believe caregivers should be encouraged to emphasize non-verbal aspects of their ... see all copies from $3.89! new only from $41.00! \| SVS
19 view cover	Delmar's Geriatric Nursing Care Plans more books like this by Sheree Comer, RN, MS Care for your elderly patients with compassion, competence, and sound nursing skill. Delmar's Geriatric Nursing Care Plans, Third Edition, provides detailed information for nurses caring for the aging population. The increasing number of geriatric patients and the varying areas of care delivery (home, hospital, long-term care facility, retirement ... see all copies from $43.81! new only from $49.82! \| SVS
20 view cover	Art of Living Long more books like this by Luigi Cornaro Sixteenth century Venetian Ambassador and Renaissance, Christian Luigi Cornaro was celebrated in his time for his stance on dietary self-restraint, moderate living, and living to the age of 103. For these hundred of years, his classic book has survived as a renowned text on longevity and an inspiring treatise on the path of temperance that the ... see all copies from $7.84! new only from $11.95! \| first editions \| SVS
21	Clinical Gerontological Nursing: A Guide to Advanced Practice more books like this by W Carole Chenitz, Sally A Salisbury, Joyce T Stone Intended for practicing hospital nurses, clinical specialists in gerontology, and for those working in intermediate and long care facilities, this book presents current theory and interventions for the major problems encountered in the clinical practice of gerontological nursing. Topics covered include incontinence, function, and drug interactions ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.00! \| first editions
22 view cover	Handbook of Geriatric Nursing Care more books like this by Lippincott, Lww, Springhouse (Editor) The Second Edition of this A-to-Z guide covers a wide range of areas of concern pertaining to the growing geriatric population. Completely reviewed, updated and expanded, it includes more than 150 illustrations and charts. This text invites readers to investigate more than 200 disorders and age-oriented issues, such as lab value changes, sexuality ... see all copies from $10.78! new only from $10.85! \| SVS
23 view cover	Geriatric Nursing Care Plans more books like this by Marie S Jaffe, R.N., M.S. (Introduction by) This book provides detailed information on 60 conditions that are commonly found in dealing with the elderly population see all copies from $4.95! new only from $8.98!
24 view cover	Geriatric Nutrition & Diet 3e more books like this by Marie Jaffe - Nutritional problems are discussed within a nursing process format - Sections on Gl anatomy and physiology with age-related changes and corresponding path-flow sheets are outlined - Complete gastrointestinal/nutritional assessments are given with age-related tips for interviewing and physical examinations - Sample diets with menus and exchange ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
25 view cover	Nursing Care of Older Adults: Theory and Practice more books like this by Carol A Miller Now in its third edition, this comprehensive text examines all aspects of physiological and psychosocial functioning specific to older adults. It reviews the causes of dysfunction, emphasizes wellness, and explains nursing interventions that improve a client's level of functioning. The author's practical Functional Consequences Theory enables ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.00! \| first editions

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