The Handbook of Geriatric Care Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference for Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) to define duties and procedures while also providing guidelines for setting up a geriatric care practice. It is a strong educational tool for the growing legions of GCM students offering an simple to use, readable, practical textbook, full of precise, multi domain information to learn the academic building blocks and receive a certificate or degree in GCM. This book is considered the leading resource by professional geriatric care managers, who are both starting to practice or already working in the GCM field. It addresses the many settings that Geriatric Care Managers find themselves in such as, hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities and covers how to launch a GCM business, complete a professional geriatric assessment, have the clinical skills to professionally practice in (more…)

Published on a quarterly basis, this journal provides valuable articles, updates, book reviews, ideas, and opportunities in geriatric care management.

Published on a quarterly basis, this journal provides valuable articles, updates, book reviews, ideas, and opportunities in geriatric care management.

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An updated edition of the most popular book on the subject Routinely cited in reviews as the geriatrics book nonpareil, Hazzard’s Principles of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology is now in its sixth edition, complete with updated content and a total design overhaul that makes easier than ever to read and navigate. Its main focus of blending gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, however, is unchanged. This brand-new package, authored by the world’s ideal geriatricians (with more internationally based contributors than ever), contains a number of changes. Evidence-based medicine is emphasized via the expanded use of clinical practice guidelines, as well as reference to systematic reviews and critically appraised topics. A new chapter on international geriatric care has also been added. Meanwhile, tables, drawings, and clinical algorithms have been enhanced by the new color format, and all content on Geriatric Syndromes have been placed up front. This perennial (more…)

The most up-to-date source of clinically focused information on the medical care of the increasing elderly population. This text features relevant diagnostic and treatment content needed by every provider of healthcare to older adults. The text covers the major diseases and disorders of the elderly with particular attention to the care of the elderly.

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Convenient, comprehensive care for older adults *Practical, current information on the ideal care for older adults *Essential, swift lookup answers from a top ranked geriatrics team *The choice of geriatricians, internists, and family Physicians *Ideal for residents and students This essential resource provides up-to-date, expert, and accessible diagnostic and treatment information on the most common health problems among the rapidly growing population of the elderly. CURRENT Geriatric Diagnosis & Treatment is the best swift reference for busy practitioners who provide care for (more…)

The most complete, authoritative guide available on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the elderly — updated with a new global perspective A Doody’s Core Title! “In addition to serving as a timely, comprehensive, state-of-the-art textbook of geriatric medicine anchored in science, evidence-based medicine, and patient-centered practice, the book also is intended to meet the learning needs of fellows in geriatric medicine. The authors succeed in modeling a textbook of geriatric medicine on textbooks of internal medicine. 3 Stars.”–Doody’s Review Service The undisputed leader on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive guide combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics offering unmatched coverage of this area of medicine. Written by some of the world’s most respected geriatricians, Hazzard’s Principles of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology presents the most up-to-date, evidence-based medical information available — in a (more…)