Geriatrics Models of Care Bringing 'Best Practice' to an Aging America /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Malone, Michael L. (Editor), Capezuti, Elizabeth A. (Editor), Palmer, Robert M. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Medicine.; General practice (Medicine).; Health administration.; Geriatrics.; Primary care (Medicine).; Medicine & Public Health.; Geriatrics/Gerontology.; Health Administration.; Primary Care Medicine.; General Practice / Family Medicine.

This book describes geriatrics practice models that are used to guide the care of older adults, allowing seniors to remain at home, prevent functional disability, and preserve their quality of life. The models include specific interventions which are performed by health care teams to address the nee...