Care of the Ancient Ones: Gentle Eldercare in the Rough-and-Tumble World of Modern Medicine - Couverture souple

Millar, Judith Murphy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0692715525 ISBN 13 : 9780692715529

Editeur : Pinerock Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

The Ancient Ones—the oldest of the old—are the fastest-growing segment of our society. The vast majority of them have some sort of physical disability and/or memory impairment. They need help. Consider these facts: • 6.5 million people are over age 85. • 20–50 million people serve as untrained or unpaid family caregivers. • Up to 40 percent of hospitalized elderly suffer an adverse effect from treatment. • $200- $300 billion are spent annually on this care. . This book discusses goals, approaches, and issues and will help you • Develop individualized health goals and a realistic approach for the remainder of life. • Focus on issues that promote comfort, safety, and independence with practical measures. • Assess important changes in the status of an elder and enhance communication between patient advocates and healthcare providers. • Protect elders from unwanted or futile medical care. Since 1987, Judith Millar has been caring for elderly patients on Cape Ann, Massachusetts. A Nurse Practitioner with experience, compassion, and common sense, she helps Ancient Ones and their families at the crossroad of health, illness, independence, frailty, and end of life, guiding them through the last leg of a very long journey.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Since 1987 Judith has been working as a nurse practitioner on Cape Ann, Ma in long-term care and rehabilitation settings focusing on quality of life issues, independence and safety for her patients. She has a special affinity for frail elders and those with dementia. Judith received the 2010 Red Cross Community Hero Award, Seacoast Service to Senior Award and Massachusetts State House Recognition for her work with elders. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa in 1982, and her Masters of Science in Primary Health Care Nursing from Simmons College, Boston Ma in 1987. She lives in Gloucester, Ma with her husband and houseplants. She enjoys her grown daughter’s visits, outdoor activities and travel. Care of the Ancient Ones is her first book.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pinerock Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0692715525
• ISBN 13: 9780692715529
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 232
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