Vulnerable Older Adults : Health Care Needs and Interventions /

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Imprint:New York, NY : Springer Pub., ©2006.
Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 280 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11183979
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Other authors / contributors:Burbank, Patricia M.
ISBN:9780826103604
082610360X
1281812765
9781281812766
0826102085
9780826102089
9786611812768
6611812768
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
English.
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Summary:Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award!. Named an Outstanding Academic Title for 2007 by Choice!. Based on the concept that vulnerability in the older populace encompasses those who are at increased risk for physical and psychosocial health problems, this book takes a closer look at vulnerability and how it affects five specific populations within the elderly:.: Those incarcerated in prisons.; The homeless.; Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.; Those who are HIV positive or living with AIDS.; The frail. Both physical and psychosocial health care issues and needs are addressed as w.
Other form:Print version: Vulnerable older adults. New York, NY : Springer Pub., ©2006 0826102085 9780826102089