<i> The Encyclopedia of Elder Care </i> is a state-of-the-art resource featuring nearly 300 articles. Topics include acute and chronic disease, home care including family-based care provisions, nursing home care, rehabilitation, health promotion, disease prevention, education, case management, social services, assisted living, advance directives, palliative care, and much more!New features include:" Extensive use of on-line resources for further information on topics " Current research in geriatrics reflecting evidence-based practice " New topics, including Assisted Living, Nursing Home Managed Care, Self-Neglect, Environmental Modifications (Home & Institution), Technology, Neuropsychological Assessment, Psychoactive Medications, Acute and Chronic Pain<p> Still the only reference of it kind, the book will prove to be an indispensable tool for nurses, physicians, social workers, counselors, health administrators, and more. </p>