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The Care of the Older Person

The Care of the Older Person

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The fifth edition of this book by caregivers provides updated and revised content, advocating for better, longer, satisfying, and more productive lives for older persons. It is a helpful resource for physicians, professional caregivers, therapists, students, and residents in medical and nursing disciplines, covering topics such as the nursing home challenge, pandemics, and precision therapy for cancer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The fifth edition of this highly regarded book by caregivers offers you updated and revised content, grounded in the fundamental understanding that medicine operates within a broader context, collaborating with other disciplines to create an environment conducive to a healthy and fulfilling long life. Edited by esteemed alumni and senior faculty members at McGill University, with contributions from international experts, this book advocates for achieving better, longer, more satisfying, and more productive lives for older individuals. It serves as a valuable resource for physicians, professional caregivers, therapists, students, and residents in medical and nursing disciplines, who are responsible for caring for our growing older population and require guidance on identifying symptoms and when to consult specialists.

Key Features:

1. Adheres to a consistent structure, featuring numerous chapters with hypothetical vignettes for instructional purposes, while the clinical chapters provide detailed information on the features and diagnosis of specific conditions, along with potential management protocols tailored to older individuals affected by those conditions.

2. Builds upon the success of the previous four editions, delivering high-quality content from esteemed international experts to physicians and other caregivers in the field.

3. Addresses pressing problems, such as the challenges faced in nursing homes, the impact of pandemics like COVID-19, and the use of precision therapy for cancer.

This comprehensive and authoritative book is a valuable tool for anyone involved in the care and well-being of older individuals, providing valuable insights and guidance for optimizing their health and quality of life.

Weight: 678g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032383170
Edition number: 5 ed

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