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
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
