Caring for The Older Adult /
Lynn Basford , Karran Thorpe.
- Britain : Nelson Thornes, 2004.
- VII, 224 Pages: ILLustrations ; 24 cm.
This is an introductory text providing comprehensive grounding for health professionals caring for the older adult. Issues such as communication, the ageing process and needs of the older adult are addressed in a wide range of settings. The role of the health professional and their methods of practice are considered as well as issues such as learning and practice styles, legislation, teamwork and the changing roles of health practices