Health Literacy Among Older Adults
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gerontology, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Public Health, Social Work
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780826194527 | |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company | Publication: | August 16, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780826194527 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication: | August 16, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Language: | English |
The first graduate text to address health literacy in the aging population
Low health literacy is a critical issue among adults, with over one-third found to have difficulty understanding such basic information as that found on prescription bottles. This is the first graduate textbook to address key health literacy issues as they affect the health and wellbeing of the aging population. Embracing a topic spanning numerous disciplines, it features a dynamic, multiple contextual systems approach and includes contributions from renowned scholars and practitioners in gerontology, public health, social work, nursing, and other related fields. The text emphasizes increasing health literacy among older adults through the use of technological tools and features the most current research, evidence-based programs, and practices.
The first graduate text to address health literacy in the aging population
Low health literacy is a critical issue among adults, with over one-third found to have difficulty understanding such basic information as that found on prescription bottles. This is the first graduate textbook to address key health literacy issues as they affect the health and wellbeing of the aging population. Embracing a topic spanning numerous disciplines, it features a dynamic, multiple contextual systems approach and includes contributions from renowned scholars and practitioners in gerontology, public health, social work, nursing, and other related fields. The text emphasizes increasing health literacy among older adults through the use of technological tools and features the most current research, evidence-based programs, and practices.
