Lippincott’s Nursing Guide to Expert Elder Care: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthcare Professionals

As the population ages, healthcare professionals face unique challenges in providing high-quality care to older adults. Lippincott’s Nursing Guide to Expert Elder Care offers a fresh perspective and a wealth of tools to help nurses and caregivers promote healthy lifestyles, adapt to normal age-related changes, and manage acute and chronic illnesses.

Comprehensive Coverage of Elder Care Issues

• Health Promotion: Strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being
• Nutrition: Meeting the unique dietary needs of older adults
• Medications: Safe and effective management of prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Sexuality: Addressing the emotional and intimate needs of older adults
• Abuse and Neglect: Identification, prevention, and intervention strategies
• End-of-Life Decisions: Supporting patients and families through difficult transitions

Practical Assessment and Care Planning Tools

• Assessment guidelines and charts to inform care planning
• Indices and scales to measure patient outcomes
• Case studies and critical-thinking questions to promote reflective practice
• Scores of anatomical illustrations, timelines, and sample forms to support care delivery

Family and Caregiver Support

This comprehensive guide also addresses the unique needs of family members and caregivers, providing strategies for supporting loved ones while maintaining personal well-being.

With its focus on expert elder care, this resource is an essential tool for nurses, caregivers, and healthcare professionals committed to delivering high-quality care to older adults.

Book Details:

• ISBN-13: 9781605476278
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Publication Date: July 30, 2010
• Pages: 432