Foundations of Geriatric Medicine: A Practical Clinical Guide to Frailty, Function, Cognition, Multimorbidity, and Care Planning for Older Adults - Softcover

Kestrin, Marlon T.; Vayner, Aveline R.; Elloway, Corbin J.; Rellor, Nadine M.; Halwick, Soren P.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798187705177

Verlag: Independently published, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Because caring for older adults requires more than medical knowledge—it requires understanding.

As the world's population ages, healthcare professionals face one of medicine's greatest challenges: providing compassionate, evidence-based care for older adults with complex health needs. Whether you're preparing for examinations, advancing your clinical skills, or strengthening your understanding of geriatric care, Foundations of Geriatric Medicine equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed clinical decisions.

This comprehensive guide bridges the gap between medical theory and real-world practice, helping you understand not only what happens during aging, but why it happens and how to deliver effective, patient-centered care.

Inside this book, you'll discover:

1. The biological principles of healthy and pathological aging
2. Comprehensive assessment and management of common geriatric conditions
3. Age-related physiological changes and their clinical significance
4. Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies based on current medical knowledge
5. Medication management and polypharmacy considerations in older adults
6. Cognitive disorders, frailty, falls, nutrition, and functional assessment
7. Practical clinical reasoning to improve decision-making in everyday practice

Unlike books that overwhelm readers with isolated facts, Foundations of Geriatric Medicine presents complex concepts in a clear, logical, and accessible format. Each chapter is designed to help you build a solid foundation, connect essential principles, and confidently apply your knowledge in academic, clinical, and professional settings.

Whether you're a medical student, nursing student, physician assistant student, resident, practicing clinician, or any healthcare professional involved in the care of aging patients, this book serves as a trusted companion throughout your learning journey.

Why Readers Choose This Book

• Explains difficult concepts in a straightforward and organized way.

• Connects physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and patient care into one cohesive learning experience.

• Supports academic success while strengthening clinical confidence.

• Focuses on practical knowledge that can be applied in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community healthcare settings.

Medicine is evolving, and the ability to care for older adults has never been more essential. The clinicians who understand aging are the clinicians who deliver better outcomes, safer treatments, and more compassionate care.

If you're ready to build a strong foundation in geriatric medicine and provide exceptional care for one of the fastest-growing patient populations in the world, this book is your next step.

Start learning today and develop the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and confidence needed to care for older adults with excellence.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798187705177
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 232
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