Learn a positive, uniquely Canadian approach to older adult care. Canada's rapidly aging population will place an unprecedented burden on the health care system and on tomorrow's nurses. It is critical that health care professionals be properly equipped to address the needs and comfort of your older adult patients and clients. Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging, First Canadian Edition includes statistics, legislation, practice guidelines, standards of care, and examples relevant to Canadian practice. Chronic disorders are presented in the framework of health promotion and illness prevention.Canadian demographics and statisticsCanadian practice guidelinesCanadian lawRoles of Canadian health care providers CNA code of ethicsCanadian drug namesCanadian lab valuesCanadian research findings Canadian assessment toolsCanadian screening guidelines.