01009nam a22001937a 450000500170000002000180001704000140003508200200004910000190006924500640008826000380015230000460019033600290023633700300026533800300029552004450032565000160077070000290078620220919112415.0  a9780748785247  aNabta-Lib40221a618.97bBLC1 aBasford, Lynn.  aCaring for The Older Adult /cLynn Basford , Karran Thorpe.  aBritain :bNelson Thornes,c2004.  aVII, 224 Pages:bILLustrations ; c24 cm.  2rdacontent atext btxt   2rdamedia aunmediated bn  2rdacarrier avolume bnc   a	
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  aOlder Adult1 aThorpe, Karran.eAuthor.