Working with Seniors: Health, Financial, and Social Issues

Chapter 10: Chronic Illness in Seniors

In this chapter, you learn about the most common chronic illnesses seniors face such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and others, as well as signs of those diseases, the treatments, and the potential impact of these illnesses on daily life, including pain management.

With this information, you can communicate more effectively with clients who have chronic illnesses, and better support them and their families at diagnosis and during treatment.