Bookeditors, Louise C. Walter, Anna Chang; associate editors, Pei Chen, Rebecca Conant, G. Michael Harper, Daphne Lo, Josette Rivera, Michi Yukawa.
Contents:
Section I: Principles of geriatric assessment and care. Transforming the care of older persons
Overview of geriatric assessment
The interprofessional team
Goals of care & consideration of prognosis
Functional assessment & functional decline
Falls & mobility impairment
Managing vision impairment
Managing hearing impairment
Cognitive impairment & dementia
Urinary incontinence
Sexual health & dysfunction
Depression & other mental health issues
Defining adequate nutrition
Principles of prescribing & adherence
Addressing multimorbidity
Atypical presentations of illness
Caregiving & caregiving support
The social context of older adults
Detecting, assessing, & responding to elder mistreatment
Prevention & health promotion
Ethics & informed decision making
Geriatric palliative care
Geroscience: the biology of aging as a therapeutic target
Applying evidence-based care to older persons
Section II: Care settings. Ambulatory care and care coordination
Transitions and continuity of care
Emergency department care
Hospital care
Perioperative care for older surgical patients
Home-based care
Residential care & assisted living
Nursing home care & rehabilitation
Technology in the care of older adults
Section III: Common conditions in geriatrics. Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis and hip fractures
Delirium
Parkinson disease & essential tremor
Cerebrovascular disease
Coronary artery disease
Heart failure & heart rhythm disorders
Hypertension
Valvular disease
Peripheral arterial disease & venous thromboembolism
Anticoagulation
Chronic venous insufficiency
Chronic lung disease
Gastrointestinal diseases
Fluid & electrolyte abnormalities
Chronic kidney disease
Thyroid, parathyroid, & adrenal gland disorders
Diabetes
Anemia
Common cancers
Common infections
HIV & AIDS
Common skin disorders
Common oral diseases & disorders
Common rheumatologic disorders
Section IV: Managing common symptoms and concerns in geriatrics. Sleep disorders
Confusion
Constipation
Benign prostatic hyperplasia & lower urinary tract symptoms
Persistent pain
Headaches
Chest pain
Dyspnea
Syncope
Pressure ulcers
Driving & older adults
Unhealthy alcohol use
Integrative geriatrics & cannabis use
Encouraging appropriate exercise for older adults
Section V: Special populations and health policies for an aging society. Meeting the unique needs of LGBT older adults
Optimizing care of older adults with limited health literacy
Effects of homelessness & housing instability on older adults
Helping older persons in the criminal justice system
Older travelers
Unique needs of older immigrants
Age-friendly health systems.