Clinical Geriatric Medicine: Modern Evidence-Based Management of Aging Adults

CLINICAL GERIATRIC MEDICINEModern Evidence-Based Management of Aging AdultsAs the global population ages, healthcare professionals are increasingly challenged to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for older adults with complex medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. Clinical Geriatric Medicine is a practical and authoritative guide designed to help clinicians navigate the full spectrum of aging-related health conditions and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.This comprehensive resource presents current principles of geriatric assessment, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, functional preservation, cognitive health, perioperative care, rehabilitation, long-term care, home-based services, and age-friendly healthcare delivery. Complex topics are translated into clear, clinically relevant guidance that can be applied in everyday practice.Inside, readers will find in-depth coverage of:• Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Healthy Aging• Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia• Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Care• Parkinson Disease and Essential Tremor• Osteoarthritis and Mobility Disorders• Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndromes• Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction• Hospital Care, Perioperative Medicine, and Rehabilitation• Long-Term Care, Nursing Home Medicine, and Home-Based Care• Travel Health in Older Adults• Functional Assessment, Frailty, Falls Prevention, and Quality-of-Life PreservationWritten with a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world clinical decision-making, this book integrates modern guidelines with practical approaches to caring for older adults across outpatient, inpatient, community, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings.Whether you are a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, resident, medical student, geriatric specialist, or healthcare professional involved in the care of aging adults, Clinical Geriatric Medicine serves as a valuable reference for improving patient outcomes, preserving independence, and promoting healthy aging.Comprehensive, practical, and clinically relevant, this book is an essential resource for modern geriatric practice. Read more