Meet the diverse health care needs of older adults!

Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum, including acute, primary, and long-term care.

From an overview of the theories of aging and assessment through the treatment of disorders, including complex illnesses, this evidence-based book provides the comprehensive gerontological coverage you need to prepare for your role as an Advanced Practice Nurse. With information on healthy aging, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and common symptoms and illnesses that present in older adults, this text serves as a guide for students preparing for boards, as well as a reliable source of information for practicing nurses.

Expanded, Revised & Updated! Thoroughly updated to reflect the art and the science of care of the older adult as well as the newest evidence and changes in health care
Expanded! Coverage of approximately 20 new disorders
New Chapter!Settings of Care
New Chapter Online! Infectious Diseases with coverage of COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, and more
New! Coverage of LGBTQ+ and transgender issues in Chapter 2



Body systems chapters covering common disorders in the older adult
Coverage of psychosocial issues that can affect the health and wellness of the older adult, family, and society.
Polypharmacy information to guide you through the complexity of prescribing for older adults taking multiple medications
“Signal Symptoms” feature to help you quickly target potential differential diagnoses
Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT), a patient-centered approach to grading evidence in medical literature which provides a direct reference to evidence-based practice recommendations for clinicians to consider in the care of older adults
In-text case studies to provide further practice and review