BookWilfred McSherry, Linda Rykkje, Susan Thornton, editors.
Summary: This volume is a practical resource for all those responsible for caring for older people across health and social care. It provides a comprehensive and holistic approach helping nurses, therapists and social care professionals to better understand the impact of ageing upon the person and wider society. A unique feature of this text is the focus upon positive ageing and the attempt to dispel and challenge some of the myths, prejudices and negative attitudes that still prevail towards ageing and older people (continues).
Contents:
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Physiology and ageing
Chapter 2. Life history of older people
Chapter 3. Spiritual care/existential care
Chapter 4. The psychology of ageing
Chapter 5. LBG/Sexuality and ageing
Chapter 6. Acute care settings
Chapter 7. Nutrition, thriving, mealtimes
Chapter 8. Continuity of care
Chapter 9. Palliative care and end of life care
Chapter 10. Social issues and ageing
Chapter 11. Legal and ethical aspects
Chapter 12. Inspection, governance and quality
Chapter 13. Contemporary developments
Afterword.