SECTION 1

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTHY AGING

1

Introduction to Healthy Aging

1

2

Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles

11

3

Care Across the Continuum

26

4

Culture and Aging

43

5

Theories of Aging and Physical Changes

55

6

Social, Psychological, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

72

SECTION 2

FUNDAMENTALS OF CARING

7

Assessment and Documentation for Optimal Care

88

8

Safe Medication Use

106

9

Nutrition and Hydration

127

10

Elimination

151

11

Rest, Sleep, and Activity

169

12

Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet

182

13

Promoting Safety

196

SECTION 3

COPING WITH CHRONIC DISORDERS IN LATE LIFE

14

Living with Chronic Illness

223

15

Pain and Comfort

233

16

Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing

246

17

Metabolic Disorders

260

18

Bone and Joint Problems

271

19

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

281

20

Neurological Disorders

296

21

Cognitive Impairment

309

22

Mental Health

336

SECTION 4

CARING FOR ELDERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

23

Economic and Legal Issues

361

24

Relationships, Roles, and Transitions

377

25

Loss, Death, and Palliative Care

404