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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... patterns of growth in their older popula- tions (Kinsella & Velkoff, 2001). With so much of the population over age 65, mental health professionals with the expertise to assess and treat the problems of later life are sorely needed. 25 ...
... patterns of intellectual performance are normal and expected and which suggest early changes associated with dementia is a basic component of practice. HEALTHY AGING I first met Margaret when she was living in a nursing home with her ...
... patterns of adaptation and those more catastrophic events that disrupt the continuity of normal aging and lead to decline. A lifespan perspective also allows the therapist to view an older person's current problems in the context of a ...
... patterns of functioning within the older population. It is possible that a person in his or her 60s might have disabilities typical of an 80-year-old, whereas an 80-year-old may be relatively free from impairment. As the num- ber of ...
... patterns of changes from ages 2 to 4. Following a sample of chil- dren over 2 years is a relatively manageable task . When studying aging , how- ever , we often focus on much longer time periods . If we ask how aging might affect memory ...
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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 |