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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... stable on average or even to improve in some individuals until the 60s or 70s ( Schaie , 1995 ) . Dementia , depression, and other serious disorders typically identified with later life. 4 MENTAL DISORDERS IN OLDER ADULTS.
... typically identified with later life affect only a minority of the population and are not intrinsic or universal aspects of the aging process. This optimistic picture of aging is reflected in the daily lives of older peo- ple. People ...
... typically different from that for younger patients. Chapter 12 focuses on the treatment of people with dementia, including new medications and psychosocial interventions that help people function as well as possible despite their ...
... 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 category has been proposed—the oldest old—consisting of people 85 ...
... typically trying to make com- parisons over long periods of time . A developmental study of children might focus on the patterns of changes from ages 2 to 4. Following a sample of chil- dren over 2 years is a relatively manageable task ...
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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 |