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Title:

Gerontology for the health care professional / edited by Regula H. Robnett, Walter C. Chop.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher:

Jones and Bartlett Publishers,

Copyright Date:

c2010

Description:

xx, 420 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Older people--Health and hygiene.
Gerontology.
Aging.

Other Authors:

Robnett, Regula H.
Chop, Walter C.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Demographic trends of an aging society -- Social gerontology -- The physiology and pathology of aging -- The cognitive and psychological changes associated with aging -- Functional performance in later life : basic sensory, perceptual, and physical changes associated with aging -- Geriatric pharmacotherapy -- Nutrition and aging -- Sexuality and aging -- Living options and the continuum of care -- Legal and financial issues related to health care for older people -- Health care providers working with older adults -- Future concerns in an aging society -- The last word : health literacy and clear health communication.

ISBN:

0763756059 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780763756055 (pbk. : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)312625386

LCCN:

2009008728

Locations:

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Ankeny)

GLAX641 -- Marshalltown Community College Library (Marshalltown)