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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... 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 vii.
... tion, with each field contributing its special expertise. The need for a multidisciplinary approach grows out of an understanding of mental health problems in later life. Medical, psychological, and social processes are fre- quently ...
... tion of people over age 65 in society, coupled with empirical findings of the effectiveness of treatment for many problems of later life, provides a solid foundation for geriatric mental health practice. The number of clinicians with ...
... tion in clinical concepts and approaches. With knowledge in geriatric mental health rapidly expanding, we have chosen to emphasize some topics and not others. Our decisions were guided by three considerations. First, we wanted to write ...
... tion ( Hetzel & Smith , 2001 ; Hobbs & Damon , 1996 ) . Bernice Neugarten ( 1974 ) , one of the pioneers in the study of aging , was one of the first people to notice the increase in very old people and how they differed from the rest ...
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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 |