Practitioners who work with older adults, including gerontologists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers; advanced students in these areas. Serves as a text for courses in psychology and aging, gerontology, geriatric psychiatry, and social work and the aged.



Autorentext

Steven H. Zarit, PhD, is Professor and Head of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University, and is also Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Gerontology, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden. He has conducted research on late-life issues, particularly family caregiving and adaptation for older adults. Dr. Zarit is a recipient of the Distinguished Career Contribution Award from the Gerontological Society of America. Judy M. Zarit, PhD, has been in private practice in State College, Pennsylvania, since 1986. She specializes in neuropsychological assessment of dementia and clinical interventions with older adults. Dr. Zarit also provides consultation services to nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.



Inhalt

1. Introduction: Clinical Practice with Older Adults
2. Normal Processes of Aging
3. Disorders of Aging: Dementia, Delirium, and Other Cognitive Problems
4. Mood and Anxiety Disorders
5. Other Common Mental Health Problems in Later Life
6. The Clinical Interview
7. Psychological Testing for Differential Diagnosis and Capacity Evaluations
8. Foundations of Treatment
9. Treatment of Depression
10. Treatment of Anxiety Symptoms
11. Treatment of Paranoid Symptoms
12. Treatment of Dementia
13. Family Caregiving
14. Consultation in Institutional Settings
15. Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychology

Titel
Mental Disorders in Older Adults
Untertitel
Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment
EAN
9781609184674
ISBN
978-1-60918-467-4
Format
E-Book (epub)
Veröffentlichung
29.03.2011
Digitaler Kopierschutz
frei
Anzahl Seiten
468
Jahr
2011
Untertitel
Englisch
Auflage
Second Edition