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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... Approaches to Aging Life-course and lifespan models of aging provide complementary frameworks for understanding the process and sources of change. A fundamental premise of both approaches is that aging is a lifelong process involving ...
... approach separately. The most intriguing training studies have been conducted by Paul Baltes and his colleagues (e.g., Baltes, 1987; Baltes & Kliegl, 1992; Kliegl, Smith, & Baltes, 1989; Staudinger, Marsiske, & Baltes, 1995). These ...
... Approach by Mendez and Cummings ( 2003 ) . DEMENTIA ONSET OF DEMENTIA Al and Donna entered old age relatively healthy , had good friends , and took part in many satisfying activities . At age 73 , Al was taking only an antihypertensive ...
... are affected . Rather , this scheme represents a heuristic approach that can guide clinicians in TABLE 3.2. Common Types of Dementia Primary dementia—Dementia such as Dementia , Delirium , and Other Cognitive Problems 43.
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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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