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[Extract] After completing this chapter, you will be able to: - identify the different categories of older adults as they range from 65-100 years of age - describe the demographic, socioeconomic, cultural and health characteristics of older adults in Australia - describe ageism and its contribution to the development of negative stereotypes about older adults - compare and contrast gerontology and geriatrics - describe the development of gerontological nursing and the roles of the gerontological nurse - describe the different care settings for older adults - list the common biological theories of ageing - describe the usual physical changes that occur during older adulthood - list the common psychosocial theories about ageing - describe developmental tasks of the older adult - describe psychosocial changes that the older adult adjusts to during the ageing process - explain changes in cognitive abilities while ageing - compare and contrast Kohlberg's and Gilligan's theories of moral reasoning in older adults - describe spirituality and ageing - describe selectd health problems associated with older adults - list examples of health promotion topics for older adulthood
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Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing [4th Australian edition]
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978-1-4886-8734-1
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Pearson Australia
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Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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