Reichel's care of the elderly : clinical aspects of aging

The sixth edition of Reichel's Care of the Elderly: Clinical Aspects of Aging remains the pioneering text for the practicing physician confronted with the unique problems of an increasingly elderly population. Dr. William Reichel's formative text is designed as a practical and useful guide for all levels of geriatric care, from medical students to geriatric specialists. This book emphasizes clinical management and addressed problems from the simple to the highly complex. The renowned editors have revised every chapter and have included the most recent advances in elderly care. New chapters include hormonal therapy in post-menopausal women, drug therapy for Alzheimer's sufferers, alternative medicine, the chronic understaffing of nursing homes, management of delirium, and ethical issues. Comprehensive and written for any clinicians caring for older patients (including family physicians, general internists, nurse practitioners, geriatricians, and other specialists), this esteemed text provides practical and trusted advice. This Book Remains The Pioneering Text For The Practicing Physician Confronted With The Unique Problems Of An Increasingly Elderly Population. Dr. William Reichel's Formative Text Is Designed As A Practical And Useful Guide For All Levels Of Geriatric Care. This Book Emphasizes Clinical Management And Addressed Problems From The Simple To The Highly Complex. The Renowned Editors Have Revised Every Chapter And Have Included The Most Recent Advances In Elderly Care. New Chapters Include Hormonal Therapy In Post-menopausal Women, Drug Therapy For Alzheimer's Sufferers, Alternative Medicine, The Chronic Understaffing Of Nursing Homes, Management Of Delirium, And Ethical Issues. Comprehensive And Written For Any Clinicians Caring For Older Patients (including Family Physicians, General Internists, Nurse Practitioners, Geriatricians, And Other Specialists), This Esteemed Text Provides Practical And Trusted Advice. Essential Principles In The Care Of The Elderly / William Reichel, Joseph E. Scherger -- Assessment Of The Older Patient / John D. Gazewood -- Prevention For Older Adults / Racquel Daley-placide, Holly Jean Coward -- Common Complaints In The Elderly / Laura Goldman, Thomas C. Hines, Ilona M. Kopits -- Appropriate Use Of Medications In The Elderly / Elena M. Umland, Cynthia A. Sanoski, Amber King -- Nutrition And Aging / Jacqueline Lloyd, Randy Huffines -- Using Exercise As Medicine For Older Adults / Maria A. Fiatarone Singh-- Diabetes Mellitus In The Older Adult / Lisa B. Caruso, Rebecca A. Silliman -- Lipid Management In Older Patients / Phil Mendys, Ross J. Simpson, Jr. -- Hypertension / B. Brent Simmons, Daniel Dejoseph, Christine Arenson -- Diagnosis And Management Of Heart Disease In The Elderly / Joshua M. Stolker, Michael W. Rich-- Peripheral Arterial Disease In The Elderly / Pushpendra Sharma -- Stroke In The Older Adult / Kerri S. Remmel -- Neurological Problems In The Elderly / Michele Zawora, Tsoa-wei Liang, Hadijatou Jarra -- Recognition And Management Of Delirium / James G. O'brien, Stephanie Garrett -- Evaluation And Management Of Dementia / Lauren G. Collins, Barry N. Rovner, Marjorie M. Marenberg -- Clinical Geropsychiatry / John M. Tomkowiak -- Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse In Older Patients / Richard D. Blondell, Lynne M. Frydrych, Rita M. Sawyer-- Aging In Adults With Developmental Disabilities / Paula M. Minihan -- Pulmonary Issues In The Elderly / David Defeo, Shannon S. Carson -- Gastroenterological Disease In The Older Adult / Christine Hsieh, Cuckoo Choudhary -- Serious Infections In The Elderly / David Alain Wold -- Human Immunodeficiency Virus In The Elderly / Karen Krigger, Molly Rose -- Principles Of Fluid And Electrolyte Balance And Renal Disorders In The Older Patient / Matthew Russell, Rebecca A. Silliman, James Burke -- Urological Issues In Older Adults / Tomas L. Griebling -- Urinary Incontinence / Jan Busby-whitehead, Mary H. Palmer, Theodore N. Johnson -- Geriatric Gynecology / Carmen Sultana -- Disorders Of The Endocrine Glands / Matthew C. Leinung, Paul J. Davis, Faith B. Davis -- Osteoporosis And Other Metabolic Disorders Of The Skeleton In Aging / Karen D. Novielli -- Common Rheumatic Diseases In The Elderly / Beth L. Jonas -- Musculoskeletal Injuries In The Elderly / Joseph D. Zuckerman. Aaron Schachter -- Foot Health For The Elderly : Podogeriatric Overview / Arthur E. Helfand -- Geriatric Dermatology / James Studdford, Brooke E. Salzman, Amber Tully -- Pressure Ulcers : Practical Considerations In Prevention And Treatment / Mary H. Palmer, Jan Busby-whitehead -- Anemia And Other Hematological Problems Of The Elderly / Anna Sheyner, Karen Travis Stover -- Cancer In The Elderly / Danielle Snyderman, Christopher Haines, Richard Wender -- Eye Problems Of The Aged / Omesh P. Gupta, William Tasman -- Geriatric Ear, Nose, And Throat Problems / Clarence (fred) Gehris, Leonard Proctor, Lauren G. Collins-- Geriatric Dentistry / Allen D. Samuelson -- Surgical Principles In The Aged / Susan Galandiuk, Hiram C. Polk, Jr. -- Rehabilitation In Older Adults / Kenneth Brummel-smith -- Community-based Long-term Care / Nasiya N. Ahmed, Randal W. Scott, Mindy J. Fain -- Institutional Long-term Care / Rebecca D. Elon, Marshall B. Kapp -- Care For The Elderly Patient At The End Of Life / Seema Modi, Terri Maxwell -- Assessment Of Decision-making Capacity / Jeffrey Philip Spike -- Injuries In Older Adults / Amy R. Ehrlich, Keiko Kimura, Jody Rogers -- The Mistreatment Of Older Adults / James G. O'brien -- Driving And The Older Adult / Alice K. Pomidor, Joanne Schwartzberg -- Integrative Medicine In The Care Of The Elderly / Joel S. Edman, Bettina Herbert -- Successful Aging : Optimizing Strategies For Primary Care Geriatrics / Thomas L. Edmondson, William Dean Charmak -- Cell Biology And Physiology Of Aging / Richard Falvo -- Implications Of An Aging Society / Daniel Swagerty, Jonathan Evans -- Ethnogeriatrics / Fred Kobylarz, Gwen Yeo-- Retirement / Gordon F. Streib -- Geriatric Sexuality / Lisa Granville, Karen Myers -- The Elderly, Their Families, And Their Caregivers / Susan Mockus Parks, Laraine Winter -- Systematic Approaches To Preventing Errors In The Care Of The Elderly / Jeanette Koran, Amy Talati, Albert G. Crawford -- Health Care Organization And Financing / Peter Hollmann-- Advance Care Planning : Values And Families In End-of-life Care / David J. Doukas, Laurence B. Mccullough, Stephen S. Hanson -- Ethical Decision Making In Geriatric Medicine / Brooke E. Salzman, Danielle Snyderman, Robert Perkel. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The sixth edition remains the pioneering text for the practising physician confronted with the unique problems of an increasingly elderly population. Dr William Reichel's formative text is designed as a practical and useful guide for health specialists from medical students to practicing physicians. This book is not a collection of subspecialty chapters but rather emphasizes the clinical management of the geriatric patient with simple to complex problems. The editors have reviewed every chapter and have included the most up-to-date advances in the care of the elderly. New chapters include hormonal therapy in post-menopausal women, drug therapy for Alzheimer's sufferers, alternative medicine, the chronic understaffing of nursing homes, management of delirium, and ethical issues. Comprehensive and written for any clinicians caring for older patients (including family physicians, general internists, nurse practitioners, geriatricians, and other specialists), this esteemed text provides practical and trusted advice