{"product_id":"vulnerable-older-adults-patricia-m-dnsc-burbank-9780826102089","title":"Vulnerable Older Adults: Health Care Needs and Interventions","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of an \u003ci\u003eAJN\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Year Award!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed an Outstanding Academic Title for 2007 by \u003ci\u003eChoice!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell organized, extensively referenced, and illustrated with figures\/tables, this work represents a unique, multipurpose, interdisciplinary approach to elder care...Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--CHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the concept that vulnerability in the older populace encompasses those who are at increased risk for physical and psychosocial health problems, this book takes a closer look at vulnerability and how it affects five specific populations within the elderly: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose incarcerated in prisons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe homeless\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose who are HIV positive or living with AIDS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe frail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth physical and psychosocial health care issues and needs are addressed as well as interventions and resources that can be implemented to care for these very specific populations and their requirements for successful physical and mental health care. The unique challenges of hospice care in prisons; the lack of services that cater to homeless older people; and the overall attitude towards helping elderly gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people are some of the increasingly important issues covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnique features include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest research and theoretical approaches are summarized to give health professionals a concise picture of health care needs of these older adults\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of interdisciplinary approach to care, cultural considerations, and neglect and abuse are integrated throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies and resources for caring for older adults with dementia are discussed for each vulnerable population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patricia M. Dnsc Burbank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0826102085\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826102089\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/19\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.34w x 0.83d","brand":"Patricia M. Dnsc Burbank","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47473938858239,"sku":"9780826102089","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c7dcaeeb-4727-4f3a-bc29-5b28556b50a1.jpg?v=1762313910","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vulnerable-older-adults-patricia-m-dnsc-burbank-9780826102089","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}