How Long to Read The Care of the Older Person

How Long Does it Take to Read The Care of the Older Person?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 36 minutes to read The Care of the Older Person by Jose Morais

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Society, as a whole is getting older. Thanks to the extraordinary advances in technology and medicine, humans are living longer than ever before. As a result, more and more of us are living and engaging with an aging population in both our personal and professional lives, and there's a heightened demand for concrete research and advice for how to effectively provide care for this growing demographic. This book brings together some of today's most experienced researchers to provide concrete answers for care providers of all kinds-- doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists-- those who build, run, and staff the facilities and housing for all of the aging population, as well as spouses and children of elderly. Most importantly, this information is for seniors themselves, who want to feel empowered in their stage of life.23 CHAPTERS EXPLORING A BROAD ARRAY OF ISSUES FOR ELDER CAREOverview of the Field presents an in-depth overview of the current state of geriatric medicine.Frailty explores the increasing vulnerability of our bodies and organs as we age.Physical Activity as a Countermeasure to Frailty makes a compelling case for avoiding the sedentary state when possible, and demonstrates interventions."Doctor, My Wife is Getting Forgetful" explores the natural decline in memory, and how to diagnose and address dementia.Update on Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Management How to Diagnose and Manage DeliriumWhy Does My Patient Have Gait & Balance Disorders? explores the main causes and best treatments for the broad category of walking and balance problems.Could My Patient Be Malnourished? explores the prevalence of malnutrition in older populations, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it.Are the Immunizations of My Patient Up to Date? stresses the importance of immunizations in our vulnerable older population.Management of Older Patients in the Emergency Department provides an overview of the unique challenges facing ER staff.How to Manage Type 2 Diabetes in Frail Elderly Patients stresses the differences in treatment and approach that are necessary in the older population.Cancer in Older Adults brings the relatively young subspecialty of Geriatric Oncology to the forefront. Cancer Screening in the Older Adult discusses cancer screening in older adults, with recommendations.Psycho oncology: Living with the Fear of Death is a discussion of the emotional and psychiatric care of cancer patients and their families. Incontinence in Older Adults explores the risks, diagnosis, and treatment.Polypharmacy and Deprescribing in the Elderly. This chapter explores the risks of polypharmacy and how to "deprescribe" unnecessary medications.After the Menopause covers physiologic changes, screening for possible problems, prevention and possible treatments.Elder Abuse helps care providers to identify elder abuse and learn how to address it.An Overview of Late-Life Depression explores the importance of understanding late-life depression for care professionals, including tools for diagnosis and treatment.Assessment of Decision-Making Capacity provides an analysis of how to determine a patient's ability to make key decisions about their medical treatment, living situation, finances.How Do I Protect My Patient? explores the important legal issues facing elderly patients and how care providers can support them.Financial Guidance for Seniors recognizes that among concerns of older persons is financial stability.The Role of Religious Belief in the End-of-Life Care of Older Persons shows that we cannot treat older persons near the end of life, and their families, without an understanding of their religious beliefs.Medical Glossary: A highly researched glossary of medical definitions that will help you to understand what you're reading and navigate the often-confusing world of scientific terminology.

How long is The Care of the Older Person?

The Care of the Older Person by Jose Morais is 512 pages long, and a total of 129,024 words.

This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 158% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Care of the Older Person Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 45 minutes to read The Care of the Older Person aloud.

What Reading Level is The Care of the Older Person?

The Care of the Older Person is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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