Geriatric Palliative Care covers a broad spectrum of issues characterizing care near the end of life for older adults. Beginning with the social and cultural context of old age and frailty, this volume details specific aspects of palliative care relevant to particular disorders (e.g. cancer, strokes, dementia, etc.) as well as individual symptoms (e.g., pain, fatigue, anxiety, etc.). Communication between care-givers and patients, in a variety of settings, is also discussed.
The theme of this book is that palliative care is the best approach to the care of chronically ill and frail elderly...

Organized Around The Four Central Themes Of Healthcare Ethics (Theoretical Foundations And Issues For Individuals, Organizations, And Society), Health Care Ethics Brings Together The Insights Of A Diverse Panel Of Leading Experts In The Fields Of Bioethics, Long-Term Care, And Health Administration, Among Others. Students Will Build On This Critical Platform To Develop An Extensive Toolbox Of Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills. The Text'S Organizational Strategy Gently Pushes Students To Strengthen Their Ethics Knowledge Base And Relate Ethics To Patient Issues Across The Lifespan, Ethics...