Includes bibliographical references and index.

Principles of gerontological nursing -- Applying the evidence to practice -- Understanding relationships within care -- Truth-telling and the evidence -- Delirium -- Palliative care with older people -- Promoting urinary continence -- Promoting physical activity with older people -- Age related hearing problems -- Preventing depression and low mood -- Promoting nutrition with frail older people -- Pain and older people -- Protecting older people from healthcare associated infections -- Pressure ulcers -- Achieving evidence informed nursing with older people.

This text presents an evidence-based case study approach to the care of older people. It provides an up-to-date treatment of the nursing contribution to key geriatric syndromes.