Geriatric medicine Books

Book SynopsisAs indicated by its title, this monograph deals chiefly with morphologically recognizable deviations from the normal anatomical condition of the human CNS. The AD-associated pathology is illustrated from its beginnings (sometimes even in childhood) to its final form, which is reached late in life. The AD process commences much earlier than the clinically recognizable phase of the disorder, and its timeline includes an extended preclinical phase. The further the pendulum swings away from the symptomatic final stages towards the early pathology, the more obvious the lesions become, although from a standpoint of severity they are more unremarkable and thus frequently overlooked during routine neuropathological assessment. For this reason, the authors deal with the hallmark lesions in the early phases of the AD process in considerable detailTable of ContentsPrologue.- General Morphology of Alzheimer-associated intraneuronal pathology.- Consistent and systematic changes in the distribution pattern of intraneuronal inclusions render staging possible.- Basic organization of involved structures.- Presymptomatic stages.- General morphology of Alzheimer-associated extracellular pathology.- Symptomatic stages.- The progression of cortical lesions mimics the pattern of myelination in reverse order.- Tauopathies.- CSF biomarkers and imaging techniques.- The staging hypothesis: assumptions, challenges, potential.- Technical considerations.

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Book SynopsisDie Biografie Johann Sebastian Bachs wird unter dem Gesichtspunkt der Resilienz betrachtet: Wie ist es dem großen Komponisten gelungen, trotz zahlreicher Verluste, Rückschläge und Grenzsituationen sein außerordentliches schöpferisches Potenzial zu entfalten? Inwieweit sind Bezüge zwischen der Entwicklung in verschiedenen Lebensabschnitten und einzelnen Werken erkennbar? Lässt sich das Leben Bachs selbst als „Werk“ interpretieren? Nach einem Überblick über psychologische Resilienzforschung werden der frühe Verlust seiner Eltern, der Tod seiner ersten Frau und die von gesundheitlichen Einschränkungen und dem Verlust der Sehfähigkeit geprägte letzte Lebensphase Johann Sebastian Bachs untersucht. Dabei wird deutlich, dass es ihm bis ans Ende seines Lebens gelungen ist, sein schöpferisches Potenzial in seinem Werk wie auch in seiner Lebensführung zu verwirklichen, wobei seiner religiösen Bindung besondere Bedeutung zukommt.Table of ContentsReligiöse Bindung als Grundlage für schöpferische Kräfte am Lebensende.- Förderung der Verarbeitung von Verletzlichkeit: Die innere Erfüllung im Werk.- Zusammenführung psychologischer Themen Johann Sebastian Bachs am Ende seines Lebens.

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Book SynopsisDie Studie beschäftigt sich mit der subjektiven Perspektive und den sozialen Bedingungen von Menschen mit demenziellen Beeinträchtigungen (MmD). Die Erhebung und Auswertung der Daten erfolgt nach den Grundsätzen der qualitativen Sozialforschung mit der Grounded-Theory-Methodologie (GTM) in einer partizipativen Forschungsstrategie. Aus den Ergebnissen generiert der Autor evidenzbasierte, bedarfsgerechte psychosoziale Interventionsformen. Für die praktische Anwendung empfiehlt sich die „Fähigkeit zur Selbsterhaltung“ als Ressource zu fördern, indem Defizitkonfrontationen vermieden und die Selbstorganisation der Betroffenen unterstützt werden. Table of ContentsDemenzforschung.- Qualitative Sozialforschung.- Medizinwissenschaftliches Demenzmodell.- Demenz aus der Innenperspektive.- Psychosoziale Interventionsformen.- Forschungsprozess im Rahmen der Grounded-Theory-Methodology.

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Book SynopsisAltenpflege ist Beziehungs- und Gefühlsarbeit. Sie erfordert Mut und Kompetenz, mit der Vergangenheit alter Menschen umzugehen, mit erlebtem Lebensglück ebenso wie mit Trauer und Verzweiflung. Bei vielen Pflegenden gibt es eine Sehnsucht nach Begegnungen mit alten Menschen. Trotzdem bleiben viele Kontakte, aus Unsicherheit oder Angst, an der Oberfläche. Eine wesentliche empathische Erfahrung geht damit verloren. Denn es können besondere Begegnungen entstehen, wenn Pflegepersonen es wagen, sich wirklich auf alte Menschen einzulassen. Genau diese magischen Momente sind es, die Altenpflege für viele Pflegende so spannend machen. Sie stärken die Berufszufriedenheit, geben Kraft für schwierige berufliche Zeiten und sind ein, bis dato völlig unterschätzter Grund, warum Pflegende im Beruf bleiben. Sonja Schiff erzählt ihre eigenen Schlüsselerlebnisse mit alten Menschen und lässt auch andere Personen - unterschiedliche Professionisten aus der Altenpflege- und Altenbetreuung - in Form von strukturierten Interviews zu Wort kommen. Es entstanden Geschichten, die die Leserin/den Leser tief berühren und Kraft geben. Gepaart mit einem leidenschaftlichen Plädoyer für eine dringende Weiterentwicklung der Altenpflege und Kritik am bestehenden System, geht sie auch der Frage nach, welchen Anteil Pflegepersonen selbst an der Erreichung eines magischen Moments haben und wie sie diese umsetzen können. Jedes Kapitel wird eingeleitet und mit Aufgaben beendet, die zum Ausprobieren motivieren. Ein "Mutmach-Buch" für alle Pflege- und Betreuungskräfte der Altenpflege. Es richtet sich aber auch an Führungskräfte von Altenpflegeeinrichtungen, Angehörige und sozialpolitisch tätige Personen. Trade Review“... Das Buch richtet sich an alle Pflege- und Betreuungskräfte der Altenpflege, wie auch ans Management, Einrichtungsträger und sozialpolitisch tätige Personen. Und natürlich an alle Menschen, die in der Altenpflege magische Momente möglich machen wollen.” (Pflege Professionell, pflege-professionell.at, 11. Januar 2020)“... Das Buch richtet sich an alle Pflege- und Betreuungskräfte der Altenpflege, wie auch ans Management, Einrichtungsträger und sozialpolitisch tätige Personen. Und natürlich an alle Menschen, die in der Altenpflege magische Momente möglich machen wollen.” (Pflege Professionell, pflege-professionell.at, 11. Januar 2020)“Dieses Buch ist ein wahrer Schatz! Es gehört in die Hand einer jeden, die mit Altenpflege zu tun hat, egal ob in Ausbildung/Studium, in der Praxis, im Alten pflegemanagement oder in Verwaltung, Trägerschaft oder gar in der Politik. Ich habe noch nie ein Buch gelesen, welches so feinsinnig und kompetent über Pflegearbeit spricht – ja, eigentlich gehört das Buch in die Gesellschaft ...” (Prof. Dr. Angelika Zegelin, in: Lebenswelt Heim, Jg. 22, Heft 84, Dezember 2019)Table of ContentsWie ich die magischen Momente in der Altenpflege entdeckte und daraus ein Buch entstand.- Vom Wert und Wesen magischer Momente in der Altenpflege.- Menschen und ihre magischen Momente in der Arbeit mit alten Menschen.- Warum Altenpflege dringend mehr magische Momente braucht.- Auf zu mehr magischen Momente in der Altenpflege!

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Table of Contents1 Introduction: the development of geriatric care in advanced societies.- 2 Great Britain.- 3 The Netherlands.- 4 The United States of America.- 5 Sweden.- 6 The Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics.- 7 Australia.- 8 Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is well done and easy to use. It includes cases in each of the chapters, which many readers will find relatable and will add to their learning. In terms of content, this book truly is well done." © Doody's Review Service, 2021, Belinda Setters, MD, MS, FACP, AGSF (Robley Rex VA Medical Center) Doody's Score: 94-4 Stars!Table of ContentsUNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults 2. Interprofessional Team Care 3. Assessment 4. Wellness and Prevention 5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients 6. Appropriate Prescribing 7. Ethics 8. Financing and Organization of Health Care 9. Billing and Coding 10. Hospital Care 11. Long-Term Care 12. Home Care 13. Rehabilitation 14. Palliative Care UNIT TWO: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND COMMON SPECIAL PROBLEMS 15. Emergency Care 16. Delirium 17. Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias 18. Depression 19. Balance, Gait and Mobility 20. Falls 21. Dizziness 22. Syncope 23. Urinary Incontinence 24. Constipation and Fecal Incontinence 25. Hearing Impairment 26. Visual Impairment and Eye Problems 27. Persistent Pain 28. Malnutrition and Feeding Problems 29. Frailty 30. Pressure Ulcers 31. Sleep Disorders 32. Sexual Health 33. Mistreatment and Neglect 34. Alcoholism 35. Driving UNIT THREE: SELECTED CLINICAL PROBLEMS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS 36. Hypertension 37. Coronary Artery Disease and Atrial Fibrillation 38. Congestive Heart Failure 39. Peripheral Vascular Disease 40. Transient Ischemic Attacks and Stroke 41. Diabetes Mellitus 42. Thyroid Disorders 43. Osteoporosis 44. Arthritis and Related Disorders 45. Foot Problems 46. Cancer 47. Anemia 48. Pulmonary Disease 49. Infectious Diseases 50. The Acute Abdomen 51. Benign Prostate Disease 52. Parkinson's Disease 53. Oral Disorders 54. Skin Problems

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Book SynopsisDetails models and approaches to care of the elderly which recognise the individuality of each human being.

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Book SynopsisThe book covers topics ranging from basic sciences (developmental changes in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and effects of neuropharmacology) to special situations such as brain death, ethical issues and palliative care. It discusses various neurological surgical problems and their challenges along with common problems such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. A section on Pain covers all possible modalities for relieving pain in this patient population followed by the important issue of palliative care. The book addresses the issue of cognition decline, common in this group. The fact that basic sciences are included along with clinical sciences makes it a unique read for the audience.Table of ContentsNeuroanatomy: Age-related changes. Neurophysiology: Age-related changes. Neuropharmacology: Age-related changes. Preanesthetic evaluation. Neurosurgery: Supratentorial tumors. Neurosurgery: Posterior fossa surgery. Neurosurgery: Cerebrovascular diseases. Neurosurgery: Neuroendocrine lesions. Neurosurgery: Spine surgery. Neurosurgery: Minimally invasive neurosurgery. Neurosurgery: Functional neurosurgery. Neuromonitoring. Positions in neurosurgery. Neurotrauma: Geriatric neurotrauma. Neurointensive care: Postoperative management. Neurointensive care: Sedation and analgesia in the ICU. Neurointensive care: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction. Special considerations: Electroconvulsive therapy. Special considerations: Alzheimer’s disease. Special considerations: Parkinson’s disease. Fluids and electrolyte management. Palliative care in geriatric patients with neurological diseases. Brain death and ethical issues: Death by neurological criteria

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Book SynopsisThe authoritative, informative, and practical follow up to BEING MORTAL, on end-of-life care for patients over the age of 65.Most people say they would like to die quietly at home. But overly aggressive medical advice, coupled with an unrealistic sense of invincibility, results in the majority of elderly patients misguidedly dying in institutions while undergoing painful procedures, instead of having the better and more peaceful death they desired.At Peace outlines specific active and passive steps that older patients and their health care proxies can take to insure loved ones pass their last days comfortably at home and/or in hospice, when further aggressive care is inappropriate.Through Dr. Harrington''s own experience with his parents and patients, he describes the terminal patterns of the six most common chronic diseases; how to recognize a terminal diagnosis even when the doctor is not clear about it; how to have the hard conversation about end-of-life wi

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Book SynopsisTrauma in older people aged over 65 is a rapidly growing field within orthopaedics. Up to two thirds of fractures occur as a result of a fall and about one third of all fractures occur in the over-65 population. The aim of this comprehensive new text is to present the epidemiology and management of all musculoskeletal trauma that occurs in the elderly. The book deals with the assessment and treatment of medical comorbidities, complications, and the role of orthogeriatric care.The focus of the book is on the practical management of fractures although soft tissue injuries and dislocations are also discussed. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the field, contributors are drawn from orthopaedics and orthogeriatrics on both sides of the Atlantic. The book is intended for all surgeons and physicians involved in the treatment of trauma in the elderly, and it will be relevant to trainees and as well as experienced practitioners.Trade Review "This unique book thoroughly deals with the practical management of musculoskeletal trauma in elderly patients, from diagnosis and assessment to treatment and potential complications. The accompanying VitalSource ebook allows access not only to the entire text, but also to companion videos… This book represents an essential addition to the medical library frequented bygeriatricians as well as orthopedic surgeons who treat the aged." –Samuel J. Chmell, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine), Doody’s Book Review ServiceTable of ContentsEpidemiology of fractures and soft tissue injuries. Age-related changes in the elderly. Preoperative assessment and care of the elderly. The orthogeriatric team approach to the management of the elderly. The management of osteomyelitis. Other orthopaedic complications. Systemic complications. Rehabilitation after fracture. Outcome after fracture. Osteoporosis. Other bone diseases in the elderly. Falls. Open fractures. Polytrauma in the elderly. Multiple fractures. Metastatic fractures. Periprosthetic fractures. Scapula fractures. Clavicle fractures. Proximal humeral fractures. Dislocations around the shoulder. Humeral diaphyseal fractures. Distal humeral fractures. Proximal forearm fractures and elbow dislocations. Radius and ulnar diaphyseal fractures. Distal radius and ulnar fractures. Carpal fractures and dislocations. Metacarpal fractures. Phalangeal fractures and dislocations. Cervical spine fractures. Thoracolumbar and sacral fractures. Pelvic fractures. Acetabular fractures. Intracapsular proximal femoral fractures. Extracapsular proximal femoral fractures. Femoral diaphyseal fractures. Distal femoral fractures. Patellar fractures. Proximal tibial fractures. Tibial diaphyseal fractures. Distal tibial fractures. Ankle fractures. Foot fractures. Soft tissue injuries. Sports injuries in the elderly

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Book SynopsisThis book provides family doctors with a wealth of evidence-based indications and tips regarding geriatric medicine and approaches for the management of older patients, to be applied in daily practice. After discussing old and new features of healthy ageing and the approaches required in Family Medicine Consultation, the text introduces key elements of geriatric medicine such as frailty, sarcopenia, and the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), before describing a range of characteristics unique to older patients in different contexts, with a dedicated section on Palliative Care. The role of polypharmacy and the importance of quaternary prevention and deprescribing are also addressed. Finally, the book emphasizes both the importance of a humanistic approach in caring and the approach of research and meta-research in geriatrics. Though many texts explore the role of primary care professionals in geriatric medicine, the role of family doctors in older people care has not yet been clearly addressed, despite the growing burden of ageing, which has been dubbed the “silver tsunami.” Family physicians care for individuals in the context of their family, community, and culture, respecting the autonomy of their patients. In negotiating management plans with their patients, family doctors integrate physical, psychological, social, cultural and existential factors, utilizing the knowledge and trust engendered by repeated visits. They do so by promoting health, preventing disease, providing cures, care, or palliation and promoting patient empowerment and self-management.This will likely become all the more important, since we are witnessing a global demographic shift and family doctors will be responsible for and involved in caring for a growing population of older patients. This book is intended for family medicine trainees and professionals, but can also be a useful tool for geriatricians, helping them to better understand some features of primary care and to more fruitfully interact with family doctors.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Family Doctors and the Silver Tsunami: how to face the storm.- Scales and Scores for comprehensive geriatric assessment in primary care.- Nutritional issues of older people in primary care.- Frailty and sarcopenia in primary care: current issues.- The older patient with cognitive impairment in primary care.- The older patient with psychiatric illness.- The older patient at home.- Managing incontinence.- Intermediate care in older population: the role of the Family Doctor.- The older patient in nursing home.- The role of caregivers in older people.- Red Flags in elderly care.- Vaccinations in older people.- The Geriatric Team: clinical and social aspects.- Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence.- Polipharmacy and overtreatment.- Quaternary Prevention and Deprescribing.- Quality or quantity of life? Supportive and palliative approach to the elderly.- Dying at home.- Dying in 4D (or more).- Integrating spiritual care in the frame.- Dignity Therapy.- Conclusions.

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