The encyclopedia of elder care : the comprehensive resource on geriatric health and social care /

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Edition:Third edition.
Imprint:New York [New York] : Springer Publishing Company, LLC, [2014]
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2014.
Description:1 online resource (279 entries) : 3 images ; digital files.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10351497
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Other authors / contributors:Capezuti, Liz, editor of compilation.
Malone, Michael L., editor of compilation.
Katz, Paul R. (Paul Richard), editor of compilation.
Mezey, Mathy Doval, editor of compilation.
Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
ISBN:9780826137364
9781784026592
9780826137357
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Description based on title page of print version.
Summary:This interdisciplinary clinical reference encompasses hundreds of current entries on a broad range of topics related to geriatrics and geriatric care across multiple health care disciplines. The third edition reflects the many advances in geriatrics that have occurred since the publication of the second edition in 2006. It contains the updated, evidence-based contributions of more than 260 nationally recognized geriatric healthcare professionals regarding elder-care concerns relating to society, community, caregiving, and the individual.
Other form:Print version: 0826137350 9780826137357 xxxi, 815 pages
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The third edition of this encyclopedia provides 273 comprehensive, yet succinct, entries on a variety of topics related to elder care. The topics span both geriatrics and social gerontology and include information summarized from quality evidence. Most entries are one to two pages long and on fairly specific topics. Other entries are longer, cover broader topics, and may include many subsections. Medical topics are as broad as "Dizziness" and as specific as "Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment." Social topics also range widely, e.g., from "Spirituality" to "Leisure Programs." In addition, many entries focus on caregivers or caregiver programs such as "Meals on Wheels" or "Nutritionists." One of the highlights of the book is the extensive list of references and web resources at the end of each entry. In entries discussing diagnostic tools, recommendations, or clinical features, some tables are provided. Contributors represent a wide variety of practitioners and educators and are usually noted at the end of each entry. When no author credit is given, "editorial staff" is listed (and can be assumed to be the four main editors of the book). Though the third edition is slightly shorter than the second (2008), the preface explains that the editors revised and combined some entries to reduce redundancy. The book is organized alphabetically and includes an index covering many subheadings and subtopics. In addition, many of the entries include see also references that help readers easily navigate the book. Entries are written at an undergraduate level and would be useful for practitioners, students, and caregivers. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers. C. A. Tomlinson Towson University

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