Principles of Geriatric Care: Retelling the Told Story - Paperback

by Robert M. Johnson (Author)

This volume is the result of a lifetime of personal research into human wellness. It naturally considers all the implications of human illness as well. The chapters offer a kaleidoscope of training programs previously offered to thousands of healthcare professionals in hospitals, nursing homes and rehab centers in the New England Area. The topics range of nursing home placement to spirituality as life meaning, to depression and suicide in the elderly. It is meant to contribute to the modern challenge of longevity, living longer with greater meaning.

Author Biography

Dr. Robert M. Johnson PhD, has spent over twenty years working in nursing homes and treatment centers. His training programs have been given to thousands of healthcare workers throughout New England as well as to family members of those in treatment. His work has been honed by the need for training and information, as well as by feedback through discussion.