The Nurse's Role in Promoting Optimal Health of Older Adults : Thriving in the Wisdom Years

Looks at the nurse's unique role in promoting healthy aging. Features contributions from experts in other health care disciplines to support collaborative care. Focuses on opportunities available to older adults to achieve optimal quality of life. Integrates wellness, quality and safety, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration throughout. Structures information based on a mid-range nursing theory of successful aging.