Gerontology for the Health Care Professional

Gerontology for the Health Care Professional, 4th Edition, is an interprofessional textbook examining the aging process and the care of older adults. Developed for healthcare students and practicing professionals, the text presents an assessment of demographic patterns alongside the physical and social aspects of gerontology.

The volume explores clinical and communicative considerations in older adult care while addressing future concerns facing an aging society. It also features an epilogue encouraging healthcare professionals to embrace advocacy for older adults.

Written by specialists across multiple healthcare disciplines, this edition incorporates a broader global perspective on population aging and includes revisions reflecting the LGBTQ community.