Nursing departure to geriatrics: Textbook. 2nd edition. Filatova S.A.

A sharp increase in the number of people of the elderly and senile age as part of the population, the need to increase the volume of qualified geriatric care makes the acquisition of knowledge in the field of gerontology and geriatrics necessary for medical personnel and the entire population.

The textbook presents information about age -related physiology, various aspects of premature aging and its prevention, the features of medical care and rehabilitation of older patients, and geriatric pharmacotherapy. The most common diseases of the internal organs are considered, taking into account age characteristics. To carry out independent work in the application, tasks in test form and professional problem-situational tasks are given.

A textbook is intended for students and teachers of medical schools and colleges studying in the specialty 34.02.01 "Nursing" (MD.02.01 "Nursing care in various diseases and conditions"). The book will also be useful to students of the specialty on 02/31/01 “Medication” when mastering PM.01 “Diagnostic activity”, GGM.02 “Medical activity”, nurses, social workers, doctors of general (family) practice, health organizers, as well as a wide the circle of readers interested in the problems of active longevity.