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Library Resources in support of Older American’s Month

by Elizabeth Suelzer, MLIS, AHIP on 2023-05-17T08:00:00-05:00 | 0 Comments

Older American's Month

Older American's Month is observed each May. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) chose Aging Unbound as the 2023 theme. With this theme we can explore an array of aging experiences without being boxed in by expectations and stereotypes.

The Advocate Health – Midwest Library offers a guide as a starting point for resources in Geriatric Medicine.


Featured eBooks

Cover ArtEssentials of Clinical Geriatrics by Robert L. Kane, Joseph G. Ouslander, et al This text is an up-to-date introductory guide to the core topics in geriatric medicine. You will find thorough and authoritative coverage of all the important issues in geriatrics, along with concise, practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders commonly encountered in an elderly patient.
Publication Date: 2018
 
 
 
 
 
Cover ArtGeriatric Practice: A Competency Based Approach to Caring for Older Adults by Audrey Chun This book serves as a comprehensive reference for the basic principles of caring for older adults, directly corresponding to the key competencies for medical student and residents. These competencies are covered in 10 sections, each with chapters that target the skills and knowledge necessary for achieving competency.
Publication Date: 2020
 
 
 
 
Cover ArtHazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology by Jeffrey B. Halter; Joseph G. Ouslander, et al This comprehensive guide combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, offering unmatched coverage of this area of medicine. This updated eighth edition reflects the continued growth and increasing sophistication of geriatrics as a defined medical discipline. The book focuses on the implementation of key concepts and covers the foundation for geriatrics, as well as frequently encountered syndromes found in older adults.
Publication Date: 2022

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