Aged Care Nursing

Foreword - Len Gray As life expectancy increases, more people will confront failing health at a greaterage. Illness in late life is often chronic and accompanied by loss of independence,and this can mean that family members become responsible for care. Assessment,management, and care in these complex situations require considerableknowledge and skill, with contributions from a variety of professional disciplines.Nursing is central to the care of older people. Indeed, nurses often take alead role