Geriatric Respiratory Care

Here is a complete reference for gerontology and geriatrics that focuses entirely on respiratory care. It provides a unique insight into the medical and psychosocial problems of the geriatric population. The book covers the various theories of aging and the issues of aging from the sociological perspective.

Incl. psychosocial changes; anatomic/physiologic changes; chronic/acute diseases; long-term care; pharmacology; death.

Here is a complete reference for gerontology and geriatrics that focuses entirely on respiratory care. It provides a unique insight into the medical and psychosocial problems of the geriatric population. The book covers the various theories of aging and the issues of aging from the sociological perspective.

Helen Sorenson is the Director of Clinical Education in the Respiratory Care Program at Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, Nebraska