Mental Disorders in Older Adults: Fundamentals of Assessment and TreatmentGuilford Press, 29. ožu 2011. - Broj stranica: 468 Illustrated with abundant clinical material, this book provides essential knowledge and skills for effective mental health practice with older adults. It demonstrates how to evaluate and treat frequently encountered clinical problems in this population, including dementias, mood and anxiety disorders, and paranoid symptoms. Strategies are presented for implementing psychosocial interventions and integrating them with medications. The book also describes insightful approaches for supporting family caregivers and addresses the nuts and bolts of consulting in institutional settings. Combining their expertise as a researcher and an experienced clinician, the authors offer a unique perspective on the challenges facing older adults and how to help them lead more fulfilling and independent lives. Three reproducible forms can also be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
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... assessment of dementia and clinical interventions with older adults. Dr. Zarit also provides consulta- tion services to nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. Acknowledgments Many people have contributed to the development of this ...
... nursing homes and other residential settings. We begin the discussion of treatment in Chapter 8 by exploring basic ... home as a system and presents ap- proaches for successful intervention. Nursing homes and other special housing are ...
... nursing home with her second hus- band, John. She came to the lobby to meet me, impeccably dressed in a silk blouse, skirt, and polished black pumps. Her hair was carefully arranged, and she appeared to be about 80 years old. She had ...
... retirement incomes. When they reached the age of 90, they moved into a retirement community, anticipating that one or both might need assistance. When John first began requiring nursing care, he moved by himself into the nursing home ...
... nursing homes. It also indicates only how many people reside in nursing homes at any one time. For many people, nursing home stays are brief, resulting in discharge or death. As a result, the lifetime risk of spending some time in a nursing ...
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Mood and Anxiety Disorders | 78 |
Other Common Mental Health Problems in Later Life | 99 |
The Clinical Interview | 115 |
Psychological Testing for Differential Diagnosis | 153 |
Foundations of Treatment | 189 |
Treatment of Anxiety Symptoms | 263 |
Treatment of Paranoid Symptoms | 281 |
Treatment of Dementia | 299 |
Family Caregiving | 321 |
Consultation in Institutional Settings | 351 |
Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychology | 380 |
References | 397 |
Index | 451 |
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Mental Disorders in Older Adults: Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment Steven H. Zarit,Judy M. Zarit Ograničeni pregled - 2011 |