Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC, is Associate Professor, Fairfield University, School of Nursing.

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• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsThe Graying of America Issues of AgingMedical ConcernsAgeism - Facts and Myths of AgingEthnogeriatrics and Health CareGerontological NursingTheories of AgingSummaryThe Health Care Delivery System RetirementChallenges Within the Current Health Care Delivery SystemFinancing Health CarePayment Options for Older Adults Without Resources for Health CareResources for Health CareSummaryNormal Changes of AgingCardiovascular SystemRespiratory SystemIntegumentary SystemGastrointestinal SystemUrinary SystemMusculoskeletal SystemSexuality/Reproductive SystemChanges in the Senses Neurological ChangesSummaryAssessing Older AdultsSystematic Geriatric AssessmentHealth HistoryReminiscence & Life ReviewPhysical AssessmentCritical components of a Comprehensive Geriatric AssessmentSummaryHealth PromotionPrimary PreventionSecondary PreventionSummaryPathological Disease Processes in Older AdultsMusculoskeletal DisordersCardiovascular & Respiratory DisordersDiabetes MellitusInfectious DiseasesCancerParkinson's DiseaseSummaryMedication UsagePharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Medication InteractionsGeneric MedicationsInappropriate MedicationsMedication AdherenceOver-the-Counter and Illegally-Obtained Narcotics and Herbal MedicationsSummaryCognitive and Psychological Issues in AgingDelirium DepressionDementiaSummaryEthical Issues of Aging and IndependenceEthical PrinciplesDrivingSexuality in Older AdultsGamblingSummaryQuality of Life Issues Among Older AdultsQuality of Life (QOL)Elder MistreatmentPainGrandparentingSpiritualitySummaryEnvironments of CareHome CareAcute CareSkilled Nursing FacilitiesAssisted LivingContinuing Care Retirement CommunitiesHomeless Older AdultsSummaryEnd-of-Life CareAdvance DirectivesFinancial Planning for End of LifeDimensions of End-of-Life CareCommunicationGrievingWidowhoodHospice CareSummaryFuture Trends & NeedsAmerica Continues to GrayChanges in the Health Care Delivery SystemEthical, Legal, and Financial Issues Related to Older AdultsNormal Changes of AgingWellness, Health Promotion, and Health EducationMedication ManagementGeriatric AssessmentAdvances in Acute and Chronic Disease ManagementSpecial Issues of AgingPsychological and Cognitive Issues in AgingEnvironments of CareSpirituality and End-of-Life CareConclusionWeb Resources

Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC, is Associate Professor, Fairfield University, School of Nursing.

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• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsThe Graying of America Issues of AgingMedical ConcernsAgeism - Facts and Myths of AgingEthnogeriatrics and Health CareGerontological NursingTheories of AgingSummaryThe Health Care Delivery System RetirementChallenges Within the Current Health Care Delivery SystemFinancing Health CarePayment Options for Older Adults Without Resources for Health CareResources for Health CareSummaryNormal Changes of AgingCardiovascular SystemRespiratory SystemIntegumentary SystemGastrointestinal SystemUrinary SystemMusculoskeletal SystemSexuality/Reproductive SystemChanges in the Senses Neurological ChangesSummaryAssessing Older AdultsSystematic Geriatric AssessmentHealth HistoryReminiscence & Life ReviewPhysical AssessmentCritical components of a Comprehensive Geriatric AssessmentSummaryHealth PromotionPrimary PreventionSecondary PreventionSummaryPathological Disease Processes in Older AdultsMusculoskeletal DisordersCardiovascular & Respiratory DisordersDiabetes MellitusInfectious DiseasesCancerParkinson's DiseaseSummaryMedication UsagePharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Medication InteractionsGeneric MedicationsInappropriate MedicationsMedication AdherenceOver-the-Counter and Illegally-Obtained Narcotics and Herbal MedicationsSummaryCognitive and Psychological Issues in AgingDelirium DepressionDementiaSummaryEthical Issues of Aging and IndependenceEthical PrinciplesDrivingSexuality in Older AdultsGamblingSummaryQuality of Life Issues Among Older AdultsQuality of Life (QOL)Elder MistreatmentPainGrandparentingSpiritualitySummaryEnvironments of CareHome CareAcute CareSkilled Nursing FacilitiesAssisted LivingContinuing Care Retirement CommunitiesHomeless Older AdultsSummaryEnd-of-Life CareAdvance DirectivesFinancial Planning for End of LifeDimensions of End-of-Life CareCommunicationGrievingWidowhoodHospice CareSummaryFuture Trends & NeedsAmerica Continues to GrayChanges in the Health Care Delivery SystemEthical, Legal, and Financial Issues Related to Older AdultsNormal Changes of AgingWellness, Health Promotion, and Health EducationMedication ManagementGeriatric AssessmentAdvances in Acute and Chronic Disease ManagementSpecial Issues of AgingPsychological and Cognitive Issues in AgingEnvironments of CareSpirituality and End-of-Life CareConclusionWeb Resources