Applied gerontology and geriatrics always entail a
multidisciplinary perspective and usually demand an
interdisciplinary treatment approach. Providing a unique
combination of perspectives, treatment approaches, and expertise,
The Practical Handbook of Clinical Gerontology explores issues
relevant to practitioners who work with the elderly. A leading cast
of contributors--representing the fields of psychology, medicine,
neuropsychology, nursing, and law--examines what is known about
specific disorders and discusses treatment techniques and the
development of intervention plans. This comprehensive volume begins
with an overview of several broad topics pertinent to the treatment
of older adults and discusses special considerations in assessment.
It then presents up-to-date information on treatment of specific
psychological and behavioral disorders of older adults. The final
section covers interdisciplinary issues, including information
about common medical problems, rehabilitation, and the
psychopharmacological treatment of mental health problems. Written
in a language that is accessible to a general health care audience,
this extensive volume will be a valuable resource for mental health
care providers, medical students, researchers, and graduate
students in such fields as geriatrics, gerontology, nursing,
psychology, and social work. **Please note the following three
quotes are from the same person** "This handbook has a variety of
attributes that make it a highly desirable desk reference for
today's mental health practitioners in geriatrics and gerontology.
Few stones have been left unturned in the 22 reader-friendly
chapters that comprise the handbook. Not only are general treatment
issues addressed in great detail but assessment procedures, the
treatment of specialized psychological and behavioral problems, and
even issues in effective collaboration with medical geriatricians
are considered. The scope and breadth of clinical knowledge and
wisdom found within the covers of this volume are certainly
impressive." --Lenard W. Kaye, Professor, Bryn Mawr College "The
authors have succeeded in drawing on the expertise of a broad range
of recognized authorities in clinical gerontology who have the
capacity to communicate to the reader with considerable clarity
both current information and best-practice strategies of mental
health intervention with older adults." --Lenard W. Kaye,
Professor, Bryn Mawr College "It would be difficult to find another
reference source in clinical gerontological practice that is able
to deal with the challenges of practice in this area with greater
comprehensiveness and authority. The multidisciplinary perspective
of the handbook ensures it being a valuable addition to the
clinical practice collections of psychologists, social workers,
nurses, gerontologists, and other allied health professionals. And,
once obtained it should not gather dust given the currency and
utility of the information." --Lenard W. Kaye, Professor, Bryn Mawr
College
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