Encyclopedia of Elder Care, 2nd Edition

The Encyclopedia of Elder Care is a state-of-the-art resource featuring nearly 300 articles. Topics include acute and chronic disease, home care including family-based care provisions, nursing home care, rehabilitation, health promotion, disease prevention, education, case management, social services, assisted living, advance directives, palliative care, and much more! New features include: " Extensive use of on-line resources for further information on topics " Current research in geriatrics reflecting evidence-based practice " New topics, including Assisted Living, Nursing Home Managed Care, Self-Neglect, Environmental Modifications (Home & Institution), Technology, Neuropsychological Assessment, Psychoactive Medications, Acute and Chronic Pain Still the only reference of it kind, the book will prove to be an indispensable tool for nurses, physicians, social workers, counselors, health administrators, and more.