A guide to care of the elderly

By Brooks, David, R. B. Shukla

Subjects: Sociology, Care, Community health and health planning, Aged, Geriatrics, Clinical medicine, Older people, Long-Term Care, Diseases

Description: This text looks at the increasing demands of caring for the elderly. It is divided into four sections covering: the foundations of elderly care; common medical problems encountered by the elderly; specific important diseases and their management; and new ideas, research and audit.