From the Book - Ninth edition.
pt. 1. Older adults and wellness. Seeing older adults through the eyes of wellness ; Health inequities, culturally appropriate care, and diverse groups of older adults ; Applying a nursing model for promoting wellness in older adults ; Theoretical perspectives on aging well
pt. 2. Nursing considerations for older adults. Gerontological nursing and health promotion ; Current foci of care for older adults ; Health care for older adults in various settings ; Assessment of health and functioning ; Medications and other bioactive substances ; Legal and ethical concerns ; Elder abuse and neglect
pt. 3. Promoting wellness in psychosocial function. Cognitive wellness ; Psychosocial wellness ; Psychosocial assessment ; Impaired cognitive function: delirium and dementia ; Impaired affective function: depression and suicide
pt. 4. Promoting wellness in physical function. Hearing ; Vision ; Digestion and nutrition ; Urinary function ; Cardiovascular function ; Respiratory function ; Safe mobility ; Integumentary function ; Sleep and rest ; Thermoregulation ; Sexual function
pt. 5. Promoting wellness during illness and transitions in care. Caring for older adults during illness ; Caring for older adults experiencing pain ; Caring for older adults at the end of life
