Geriatric Nursing Healthy Aging Author:Priscilla Ebersole, Patricia Hess Ebersole & Hess?s new book, Geriatric Nursing & Healthy Aging is designed specifically for undergraduate nursing programs that prefer a more concise gerontologic nursing text with a wellness approach. Throughout the text, chronic disorders are addressed, but only within the framework of health promotion and prevention. This approach makes Geria... more »tric Nursing & Healthy Aging unique to the market since other texts focus primarily on the management of the most common conditions in the older adult. The book is segmented into 5 units to help the student effectively deal with the many needs of elders, whether in home or institution. Each unit builds from the most fundamental concepts and is designed to assist clients to their highest level of wellness. Each is holistic in philosophy.« less