UnitI Foundations for Gerontological Nursing Chapter1 Introduction to Gerontological Nursing Chapter2 The Aging Population Chapter3 Theories of Aging UnitII Communication and Assessment Chapter4 Therapeutic Communication with Older Adults, Families and Caregivers Chapter5 Teaching Older Adults and Their Families Chapter6 Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult UnitIII Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, and Disease Prevention Chapter7 Promoting Healthy Aging Chapter8 Identifying and Preventing Common Risk Factors in the Elderly UnitIV Illness and Disease Management Chapter9 Management of Common Illnesses, Diseases, and Health Conditions Chapter10 Nursing Management of Dementia UnitV Management of Geriatric Syndromes Chapter11 Polypharmacy Chapter12 Falls Chapter13 Delirium Chapter14 Depression and Anxiety Chapter15 Urinary Incontinence Chapter16 Sleep Disorders Chapter17 Dysphagia and Malnutrition Chapter18 Pressure Ulcers UnitVI Leadership and Responsibility Chapter19 The Gerontological Nurse as Manager and Leader Chapter20 Ethical Principles and Issues UnitVII Gerontological Care Issues Chapter21 Culture and Spirituality Chapter22 Sexuality Chapter23 Prevention and Treatment of Elder Abuse Chapter24 Alternative Health Modalities Chapter25 Caring Across the Continuum Chapter26 End of Life Care Chapter27 Global Models of Health Care Chapter28 Using Current System Models to Guide Care UnitVIII E-chapters Chapter29 Review of the Aging of Physiological Systems Chapter30 Care of the Older Adult with Cancer Chapter31 The Interdisciplinary Team Chapter32 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing Chapter33 Technology and Care of Older Adults Chapter34 Pain Management Chapter35 Emergent Care of the Older Adult Chapter36 Health Policy
