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The Praeger Handbook of Mental Health and the Aging Community (Hardcover)
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The Praeger Handbook of Mental Health and the Aging Community (Hardcover)
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A comprehensive book written by experienced practitioners, this
single-volume work describes clinical competencies, specific
challenges, and applications in providing services to the elderly
and their caregivers. More people are living past age 65 than ever
before in the United States, largely due to medical care advances
and increased attention to preventive care. The number of people
aged 65 and older has increased from 35 million in 2000 to 40
million in 2010, and the elderly population is expected to reach 72
million by 2030. Additionally, the American Psychological
Association estimates at least 20 percent of all people aged 65 and
older have a diagnosable mental disorder. There is a clear need to
provide additional training support to those in the field of elder
care as well as those who are friends or family members of older
adults. Written by a team of experts each specializing in an aspect
of elder care, The Praeger Handbook of Mental Health and the Aging
Community is a single-volume text that addresses the training needs
of mental health care providers serving the aging population. It
offers holistic and integrated models of care after presenting an
in-depth explanation of the brain, body, social, and emotional
changes across aging that can trigger psychological disorders. The
chapters pay attention to issues of diversity and culture in
America's aging population; present an integrated care model to
serve all of the needs of mentally ill elders; include numerous
case studies to demonstrate how approaches can be utilized; and
discuss topics such as disability, poverty, and the legal and
ethical ramifications of elder care.
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