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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... possible despite their illness. In Chapter 13, we broaden the focus on treatment to include caregivers—the families of people with dementia and other serious disabilities. We examine the burden experienced by family caregivers and ...
... 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 people reaching very late life has increased, an additional ...
... possible explana- Cross - Sectional Design Year 1990 Age 1995 2000 2005 20 25 30 35 Age 30 Longitudinal Design 40 50 60 70 80 tion is that people become more careful with their money. FIGURE 2.1 . Cross - sectional and longitudinal ...
... possible that some artifact in the research may contribute to the differences—for example, the younger sample may be college students who are familiar with tests and testing procedures, whereas older participants experience more anxiety ...
... possible. One possibility is that the younger cohorts become more conserva- tive over time, becoming at age 30 similar to the older cohorts at that age. That would be evidence of an age change. Another possibility is that the initial ...
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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 |