Aging well : gerontological education for nurses and other health professionals / edited by May L. Wykle and Sarah H. Gueldner.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. A call to action: policy implications. Ethical, moral, and policy challenges in our aging society / Robert H. Binstock -- pt. 2. Issues central to gerontological education. The art of mentoring: developing the next generations of gerontologists / Leonard W. Poon and Maria C. Isales -- The necessity of mentorship among gerontologists: the student and emerging professional perspective / Tara McMullen and Candace Brown -- Enhancing the graduate student experience: student engagement and the internship survey / Candace Brown, Aaron Hagedorn and Tara McMullen -- Interdisciplinary community practice: patient activation in a community context / Lisa A. Ferretti ... [et al.] -- The changing face of aging: new challenges, new opportunities / Shelli Cordisco and Michelle M. Berry -- pt. 3. Innovative learning activities. Learning by Living©: Living the life of a nursing home resident / Marilyn R. Cogliucci -- Rural geriatric education and mental health / Sarah H. Gueldner ... [et al.]-- Using reminiscence as a teaching tool / William J. Puentes -- My eye-opening AmeriCorps assignment at senior centers / Jocelyn C. Young -- Where pedagogy and practice converge / Evanne Juratovac -- pt. 4. Addressing social issues related to gerontology. "Age Old" health disparities: daunting challenges in this millennium / May L. Wykle -- Addressing health sector manpower shortages and service gaps in medically underserved areas: university-facilitated geriatric continuing education collaborations / John A. Toner -- Getting the home in nursing homes / Michael Carter -- Promoting healthy aging with attention to social capital / Carolyn Pierce and Susan Seibold-Simpson -- Making community events accessible to older adults / Beth E. Barba and Anita S. Tesh -- Giving voice to vulnerable populations: Rogerian theory / Sarah H. Gueldner, Geraldine R. Britton, and Susan Terwilliger -- pt. 5. Practice imperatives. Creating a new philosophy for elder care / Eric D. Newman -- Evidence-based pain management / Katherine R. Jones -- Preventing functional decline in hospitalized older adults: an exemplar for nursing education / Larua Sutton, Meredith Rowe, and Marie P. Boltz -- Caring for the elderly in the emergency department / Candy Blevins and Martha H. Bramlett -- Cognitive rehabilitation in people with dementia / Nikki L. Hill and Ann M. Kolanowski -- The power of connection / Nancy Richeson -- Linking dental care with general health care / Frederick J. Lacey and Lynne B. Lacey -- The effect of anticipatory socialization on morale in newly institutionalized LTC residents / Samantha Sterns, Susan Allen, and Eva Kahana -- Poetry for caregivers of older adults: easing the burden / Lori Kidd -- Home is where the heart is / Evelyn G. Duffy -- Teaching end-of-life care / Neil Hall -- pt. 6. Promoting personhood and quality of life in elders. Preserving expression of identity in the face of losses associated with aging / Sarah H. Gueldner -- Making moments that matter / Kareen M. King -- Therapeutic cooking groups for elders / Linda L. Buettner, Suzanne Fitzsimmons, and Nancy E. Richeson -- Gardening: a natural way for elders to exercise and stay engaged and healthy / Martha Neff-Smith -- Seniors and companion animals / Mary Muscari and Kimberly Campbell -- Place, reminiscence, and interdisciplinary gerontological practice / Mary Ellen Quinn, Stacey Kolomer, and Jeffrey Burden -- Social dimensions of late life disability / Eva Kahana ... [et al.] -- pt. 7. Cultural perspectives on aging. The experience of "healthy life" in rural dwelling elders / Amy Shaver -- The need to have roots: a philosophical discussion / Ryutaro Takahashi -- Telenovelas and cafecitos / Janice D. Christ and John B. Haradon -- Mother wit and self-health management / Cheryl M. Killion -- Care of the elderly in Botswana, Africa / Ditsapelo M. McFarland -- The power of life story books / Mary Rose Day ... [et al.] -- Care of the elderly in South Korea / Yong Hae Hong -- Physiologic aspects of frailty in aging and possible interventions / Gee-youn Kwon, Soo-kyung Kim, and Yeonghee Shin -- Resilience in older adults / Barbara Resnick -- pt. 8. Closing comments. Conclusions and closing comments / Mary L. Wykle and Sarah H. Gueldner.

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