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Vision loss in older adults [[electronic resource] ] : nursing assessment and care management / / edited by Susan Crocker Houde



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Titolo: Vision loss in older adults [[electronic resource] ] : nursing assessment and care management / / edited by Susan Crocker Houde Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: New York, NY, : Springer Pub. Co., c2007
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (232 p.)
Disciplina: 618.97/77
Soggetto topico: Adjustment (Psychology) in old age
Geriatric nursing
Older people with visual disabilities - Care
Older people with visual disabilities - Rehabilitation
Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
Altri autori: HoudeSusan Crocker  
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1 Vision Loss in the Older Adult: An Introduction; CHAPTER 2 Age-Related Macular Degeneration; CHAPTER 3 Cataracts; CHAPTER 4 Glaucoma; CHAPTER 5 Retinopathies; CHAPTER 6 Prevention of Age-Related Vision Loss; CHAPTER 7 Psychological and Social Impact of Age-Related Vision Loss; CHAPTER 8 Nursing Care of Older Adults With Age-Related Vision Loss; CHAPTER 9 Supporting Families of Older Adults With Age-Related Vision Loss; CHAPTER 10 Assistive Devices and Resources for Older Adults With Age-Related Vision Loss
CHAPTER 11 Future Directions in the Care of Older Adults With Age-Related Vision LossIndex
Sommario/riassunto: Springer Publishing is happy to note the use of this title in the Nursing Education of America CEU classes!. This helpful and practical book provides an overview of vision problems in the older adult, ranging from retinopathies and age-related macular degeneration to cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. The contributions outline the prevention, assessment, and management of the major causes of vision loss, supplying nurses with information about the psychological and social impact of vision loss on the older adult and their families. The chapters further discuss resources and assistive devices
Titolo autorizzato: Vision loss in older adults  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-281-81281-1
9786611812812
0-8261-0347-2
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910454253003321
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