Written by internationally renowned authors, this is a comprehensive introduction to aged care for the nursing profession in clinical practice.

Part I. Ageing and Gerontology: 1. What is ageing?; 2. The demographics and epidemiology of ageing in the context of the changing needs of older adults; 3. Principles of strengths-based care and other nursing models; 4. Nursing older people across aged care settings: interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary approaches; 5. Evidence-based nursing interventions in primary care: a strengths-based approach; Part II. Chronicity and Ageing: 6. Changing disease patterns; 7. Mental health and ageing; 8. The role of family in care of older people; 9. Evidence-based nursing interventions: fostering quality of life; Part III. End of Life Care: 10. Palliative care in Australia and New Zealand: 11. Advance care planning for the frail older adult; 12. A strengths-based palliative approach for the frail older; adult living in residential aged care; 13. Evidence-based nursing interventions: a good death and fostering pain relief.