Caring for older people in Australia : Principles for nursing practice

Drawing on the multidisciplinary expertise of Australia's preeminent academics and clinicians from the aged care community, this text presents undergraduate students with a holistic guide to care provision in a rapidly growing sector. In recognition that clinical competencies and issues do not occur in isolation, the text integrates the most up-to-date multidisciplinary research and policy with the practical realities of caring for older people. This text adopts a person-centred, primary healthcare focus to explore the most contemporary issues in aged care, such as: Sexuality; Culture, diversity and spirituality; Nutrition and hydration; Prevention of falls; Promoting continence; Pharmacology and complementary therapies; Attitudes and communication; Care of the older person in the emergency department; Rehabilitation, co-morbidity and complex care; Pain and the older person; Palliation; Depression; Understanding and responding to behaviours; Bereavement. This text reflects the rich diversity of people, settings and approaches to care and provides students numerous opportunities for critical reflection throughout.