Overview

In this issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest editor Kris Pyles-Sweet brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Caring for Older Adults. Top experts discuss topics of importance to PAs when caring for older adults, such as pain management, dental care, nutrition, and common neurological disorders, polypharmacy, and end-of-life care. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including aging in place, elder abuse from the ER perspective, dementia; advanced care directives and care planning; top ten skin concerns in the older years; the economics of aging; and more Provides in-depth clinical reviews on caring for older adults, offering actionable insights for clinical practice Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews

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Author:   Kris Pyles-Sweet, DMSc, PA-C (Modern Medical, Morganton, NC, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443313486

ISBN 10:   0443313482
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Depression, Loneliness, and Estrangement in the Geriatric Population: Trends, Impacts, and Interventions Elder Abuse from the Emergency Department Perspective Geriatrics and Pain Management Changes in the Landscape of Dementia Detection and Treatment Seniors and Polypharmacy Addressing Health Disparities in Older Adult Care Older Persons Experiencing Serious Illness: Writing Their Story with Advance Care Planning, Palliative Medicine, and Hospice-How to Plan, How to Act Emergency and Acute Care for Older Adults The Impact of Food Deserts on Nutritional Status of Older Adults Oral Health and Older Adults: A Mini-Review Sustaining Quality in End-of-life Care for Older Adults: A Practical Guide Lumps, Bumps, and Bruises: Top 10 Skin Concerns in the Golden Years Economics of Aging Managing Palliative Care in The Emergency Department: Why Words Matter Aging in Place: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Support It

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