Publisher's Synopsis
Presents a broad view of the entire field of health care in the elderly, with emphasis on the interface between medical, nursing, social, dental, and nutritional care, the social support structure, and the emotional aspects of growing old. Includes coverage of geriatric syndromes, plus expansive chapters on principles of medical care in the nursing home, environmental considerations, communication with the elderly, minority aging issues, ethical and legal aspects of long term care, and more.
