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Caring for the older adult : a health promotion perspective / Patricia A. O'Neill [editor].
Holman Biotech Commons RA564.8 .C383 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Older people--Care.
- Older people.
- Older people--Medical care.
- Health promotion.
- Preventive health services for older people.
- Health Promotion.
- Aged.
- Health Services for the Aged.
- Nursing Care.
- Nursing Care--methods.
- Medical Subjects:
- Health Promotion.
- Aged.
- Health Services for the Aged.
- Nursing Care.
- Nursing Care--methods.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 329 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Philadelphia : W.B. Saunders, [2002]
- Summary:
- CARING FOR THE OLDER ADULT: A HEALTH PROMOTION PERSPECTIVE is a concise, straightforward LPN/LVN textbook covering the essentials of gerontologic nursing from a strong health promotion perspective. The nature of normal aging, as well as disorders common to the elderly, are discussed. This resource also addresses concepts and issues related to promoting both physical and psychological health in an aging population. The engaging, easy-to-read, informal writing style draws the reader into the subject while conveying important information.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0721683347
- OCLC:
- 47081431
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