Chapter 1 Aging
Chapter 2 Normal Changes with Age
Chapter 3 Communicating With Older People and Their Caregivers
Chapter 4 End-of-Life Care Issues
Chapter 5 Assessment of the Older Patient
Chapter 6 Falls
Chapter 7 Trauma and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 8 Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 9 Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter 10 Neurological Emergencies
Chapter 11 Psychiatric Emergencies
Chapter 12 Other Medical Emergencies
Chapter 13 Pharmacology and Medication Toxicology Emergencies
Chapter 14 Elder Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 15 Improving Quality of Life

Procedures and Home Health Devices
Appendix A: Organizations and Services for Older People
Appendix B: Medication Guide
Appendix C: Home Safety Checklist