Beginning with an overview of aging, this guide covers the basic skills for geriatric nursing and addresses both the psychosocial and the physical care of the elderly. Hoffman (nursing, Milwaukee Area Technical College) specifically discusses theories of aging, physiologic change, communication, nutrition, medications, health assessment, cognition and perception, stress, sexuality, elimination, exercise, sleep and rest, and related topics. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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