Integrative geriatrics is a new field of medicine that advocates for a whole-person, patient-centered, primarily non-pharmacological approach to medical care of the elderly. Most current geriatric practices overprescribe medications and procedures and underutilize non-pharmacological, low-cost, high-touch methods. Patients, however, often show reluctance towards these standard practices, as the interventions they rely upon are often invasive. The practice of integrative geriatrics is rooted in lifestyle interventions, such as nutrition, movement therapies, and mind-body and spirituality approaches, that allow patients to have different path to their healthcare-one that utilizes pharmaceuticals and invasive procedures only when safer integrative approaches are not available or not effective.This first definitive textbook of this new field presents detailed, evidence-based information for all healthcare providers and advocates who work with geriatric population. It is intended not only for providers in outpatient settings, but also to those who work in nursing homes, assisted and independent living facilities, and senior community centers. In addition, Integrative Geriatric Medicine will provide valuable information for leaders and politicians who are involved with implementing policies and procedures for care of elderly patients looking for safer, less costly, and more patient-centered approaches.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Integrative Geriatric MedicineMikhail Kogan and Kyle MeehanChapter 2: Geriatric NutritionJulie Wendt, Anna Rotkiewicz and Alice BergChapter 3: Exercise, Frailty and Functional Reserve: Concepts and OptimizationJoseph P Cleaver, Alice Schmidt Kehaya, and Mikhael KoganChapter 4: Preventative GeriatricsRonak Mehta, Mariatu Koroma-Nelson, Elizabeth Mackenzie , and Birgit RakelChapter 5: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)Chapter 6: Manual and Movement TherapiesThe Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais MethodAnne McDonaldChiropractic CareEric J. RosenTherapeutic MassageMary StarichOsteopathic Manipulative MedicineMaryclaire O'NeillRolfing? Structrual IntegrationMary StarichTai ChiAaron A. DavisYoga and Yoga TherapyYael FlushbergChapter 7: Energy Modalities and AromatherapyLuann Jacobs, Mary Kendell, and Yael FlushbergChapter 8: Naturopathic MEdicineDeirdre Orceyre and Meredith BullChapter 9: Spirituality and Mind Body Medicine in GeriatricsChristina M Puchalski and Patricia A. BloomChapter 10: Integrative Geriatric Men's HealthGeorge Munoz and Mikhail KoganChapter 11: Integrative Geriatric Women's HealthMary Kendell and Margie WentzelChapter 12: Integrative Pain ManagementChapter 13: Preventing Adverse Cardiovascular OutcomesMara Caroline, Ryan Bradley, and Mimi GuarneriChapter 14: Endocrine disorders: Integrative treatments of hypothyroidism, diabetes, and adrenal dysfunctionJames YangChapter 15: Integrative OsteoporosisAngela Shepherd and Juliet McKeeChapter 16: The Healthy Gut in Older AdultsVictor Sierpina, Karen Welch, Dimple Desai, and Anna RotkiewiczChapter 17: Common Geriatric InfectionsChristina Prather, Mariatu Koroma-Nelson, and Mikhail KoganChapter 18: Integrated Approaches to Treating Lung Diseases in the Geriatric PopulationSeema RaoChapter 19: Integrative Geriatric PsychiatryRonald Glick, Marie Anne Gebara, and Eric LenzeChapter 20: Neurodegenerative Diseases: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's DiseasesAviva Ellenstein, Christina Prather, and Mikhail KoganChapter 21: Integrative OncologyAmy Littlefield, Deirdre Orceyre, and Stephanie ChengChapter 22: RheumatologyNisha Manek and George Mu?ozChapter 23: FallsAnca Dinescu and Mikhail KoganChapter 24: Introduction: Skin, Vision, and HearingIlana Seidel and Justin SevierChapter 25: Functional Laboratory StudiesDeirdre Orceyre, Ronak Mehta, and Mikhail KoganChapter 26: Primary Care for Homebound PatientsRobert L. Jayes and Robert M. KaiserChapter 27: Person-Directed Health Care across the Life Span: The Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemElizabeth L. Cobbs, Amanda Hull, and Alyssa AdamsChapter 28: Long-Term Residential CareTahira I. Lodhi and Tania AlchalabiChapter 29: Inter-Disciplinary TeamsBeverly LundsfordLunsford, MikovichChapter 30: Bioethical Issues in Integrative GeriatricsKatalin RothChapter 31: Integrative Palliative CareAngela Lee, Stephanie Cheng, and Dale LupuChapter 32: Positive AgingMichelle Sierpina and Beverly Lunsford