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Nursing Older Adults
McGraw-Hill Education 2011; US$ 200.00All nurses working with adults need a good understanding of the needs of older patients and the potential complexities of planning their care. This new textbook comes from experts in the field and gives adult nurses the principles and practice insights that they need to deliver exceptional care in partnership with older adults. more...
Gerontological Supervision
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 61.95The growing population of aging Americans is bringing with it thousands of new workers into agencies serving the elderly each year. Now, the need for supervisors to administer and train staff in programs for older persons is increasing as well. This is a practical, "how-to" guide for the supervision of case managers, personal care providers, and interns... more...
Caring for Older People
SAGE Publications 2012; Not AvailableTimely and practical book, addressing a core topic in Adult Nursing where there are few textbooks available. Chapters include practice scenarios, case studies and activities to equip students with the skills they need to challenge poor practice and implement strategies to improve the care of older people. more...
Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents: What Care Receivers Want
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 19.95Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents proposes an entirely unique approach to the field of gerontology, giving dependent care receivers a voice. Caregivers will be made aware of what care receivers truly want during life's final chapters. Exploring issues of housing, spirituality, personal care and death, Cheryl Kuba has created a testament... more...
Angehörige pflegen: Ein Ratgeber für die Hauskrankenpflege (German Edition)
Springer 2007; US$ 23.99Rat und Tat für pflegende Angehörige mit empathischen und leicht verständlichen Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen. Die Autorin kennt die Probleme und Fragen durch ihre jahrelange Tätigkeit als Leiterin von Angehörigenkursen. Praxisnah erläutert sie Grundpflege, Ernährung, Lagerung, Krankenbeobachtung, Vorbeugung vor Zweiterkrankungen, Dekubitus-... more...
Intermediate and Continuing Care
Wiley 2008; US$ 86.99Intermediate care comprises strategies which allow early discharge from acute care, prevent admission or re-admission to acute care and avoid bed-blocking in both acute and long-term residential care. It encompasses a range of short-term options including rapid response, hospital at home, residential rehabilitation, supported discharge and day rehabilitation.... more...
Gerontological Nurse Certification Review
Springer Publishing Company 2008; US$ 45.00The Gerontological Nurse Certification Review is an invaluable reference and certification test review guide for nurses preparing for RN Gerontological certification. Students studying gerontology, teachers preparing gerontology classes, and RNs working with older adults will also find this a practical and useful resource. The text presents information... more...
Caring for older people in the community
Wiley 2009; US$ 55.99Caring for older people encompasses complex physical, social and psychological needs, and poses many diverse challenges for nurses. Caring for Older People in the Community provides nurses with an up to date practical resource that explores these challenges. Throughout the book the use of reflection points and scenarios enable the reader to reflect... more...
Critical Care Nursing of Older Adults
Springer Publishing Company 2009; US$ 89.00In increasing numbers, geriatric patients are being treated in intensive and critical care, as well as by trauma and emergency departments. This book is an evidence-based, best-practices guide that directs the bedside care of critically ill elders by practicing ICU nurses in an area where the care needs and issues differ from those of younger adults.... more...
Dignity in Care for Older People
Wiley 2009; US$ 86.99The notion of quality of life has for several decades been well-established in ethical debate about health care and the care of older people. Dignity in Care for Older People highlights the notion of dignity within the care of the elderly, focusing on the importance of theoretical concepts. Primarily based on a Research Project, Dignity and... more...









