Current Geriatric Diagnosis & Treatment

Convenient, comprehensive care for older adults *Practical, current information on the best care for older adults *Essential, quick lookup answers from a top ranked geriatrics team *The choice of geriatricians, internists, and family physicians *Ideal for residents and studentsThis essential resource provides up-to-date, expert, and accessible diagnostic and treatment information on the most common health problems among the rapidly growing population of the elderly.CURRENT Geriatric Diagnosis & Treatmentis the best quick reference for busy practitioners who provide care for older adults.CURRENT Geriatric Diagnosis & Treatmentfeatures: *A convenient one-stop source of answers on all disorders commonly encountered among older adults, for specialists and nonspecialists alike *Forty-six clinically-focused chapters offering concise, practical guidance on health issues of the elderly, particularly frail older adults *Easy-access organization by common disorders, special situations, and environments of care *Important grounding in geriatric assessment *Valuable information on health promotion and disease prevention *Guidance on care in all settings office, home, hospital, and long-term, as well as pre- and post-operative care *Special geriatric considerations in cardiovascular health, cancers, endocrine disorders, skin problems, respiratory disease, renal disorders, and more *Essential information on topics such as delirium, cognitive impairment and dementia, falls and mobility disorders, Parkinson's and other movement disorders, sleep disorders, arthritis and vasculitis, and more *Diagnostic and treatment tools for common disorders such as incontinence, depression, visual and hearing impairment, and osteoporosis *Succinct coverage of often-neglected topics such as drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse, elder mistreatment, and principles of drug therapy *Authoritative guidance on special issues in men's and women's health *Concise, current, and comprehensive coverage of principles of pain management and rehabilitation *Easy-access information on weight loss and other nutritional concerns *Time-saving diagnostic and treatment algorithmsLandefeld, C. Seth is the author of 'Current Geriatric Diagnosis & Treatment', published 2004 under ISBN 9780071399241 and ISBN 0071399240.