Table of Contents

1. The Aging Population
2. Theories of Aging
3. Diversity
4. Life Transitions Story
5. Common Aging Changes
6. The Speciality of Gerontological Nursing
7. Holistic Model for Gerontological Nursing
8. Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
9. Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing
10. Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing
11. Self-Care for the Gerontological Nurse
12. Sexuality and Intimacy
13. Spirituality
14. Nutrition and Hydration
15. Rest and Sleep
16. Comfort and Pain Management
17. Safety
18. Safe Medication Use
19. Respiration
20. Circulation
21. Digestion and Bowel Elimination
22. Urinary Elimination
23. Reproductive System Health
24. Movement
25. Neurologic Function
26. Sensation
27. Endocrine Function
28. Integumentary Function
29. Immune Function
30. Infections
31. Cancer
32. Mental Health Disorders
33. Delirium and Dementia
34. Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions
35. Rehabilitative Care
36. Acute Care
37. Long-Term Care
38. Family Caregiving
39. End-of-Life Care