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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... practice in State College, Pennsylva- nia, since 1986. She specializes in neuropsychological assessment of dementia and clinical interventions with older adults. Dr. Zarit also provides consulta- tion services to nursing homes and ...
... , Thomas Weston , Jessica Sidman , Benjamin Zarit , Megan Manly , and Matthew Zarit - who continuously amaze and inspire us with their accomplishments . Contents CHAPTER I. Introduction : Clinical Practice with Older Adults ix.
... Practice with Older Adults CHAPTER 2. Normal Processes of Aging CHAPTER 3. Disorders of Aging : Dementia , Delirium , and Other Cognitive Problems 10 40 40 CHAPTER 4. Mood and Anxiety Disorders 78 CHAPTER 5. Other Common Mental Health ...
... . Family Caregiving 321 CHAPTER 14. Consultation in Institutional Settings 351 CHAPTER 15. Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychology 380 References Index 397 451 CHAPTER 1 Introduction CLINICAL PRACTICE WITH OLDER ADULTS We have xii Contents.
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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 |