The Encyclopedia of Elder Care
Subtitle: The Comprehensive Resource on Geriatric and Social Care
Contributors: Mathy Doval Mezey (Editor); Barbara J. Berkman (Editor); Christopher M. Callahan (Editor); Terry Fulmer (Editor); Gregory J. Paveza (Editor); Eugenia L. Siegler (Editor); Neville E. Strumpf (Editor); Mottrellm Melissa M. (Editor)
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: January 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 783
ISBN-13: 9780826113689
Subjects: Care of the elderly; Geriatric Nursing; Nursing Home Care; Medical; Older people; Medical care; Medical / Nursing; Gerontology; Care; Nursing - Gerontology; Nursing - Reference; Encyclopedias
First sentence: The social responsibility to provide essential health and social services relies on equitable access to care.
Description: Provides state-of-the-art information on issues of clinical significance to health care providers and others caring for older persons. The issues covered...include: care of elderly patients with acute and chronic diseases; rehabilitation; home care, including family-based care provision; disease prevention; health promotion and education; social services; case management; assisted living; and palliative care--Preface.