Mental disorders in older adults : fundamentals of assessment and treatment / Steven H. Zarit, Judy M. Zarit.
By: Zarit, Steven H.
Contributor(s): Zarit, Judy M.
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BookPublisher: New York : Guilford Press, c2007Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xii, 468 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 1572309466; 9781572309463.Subject(s): Older people -- Mental health
| Older people -- Psychology | Mentally ill older people | Mentally ill older people -- Care | People with mental disabilities | Geriatric psychiatry | Mental Disorders -- diagnosis | Health and Wellbeing | Aged | Clinical & internal medicine | Aging -- psychology | Geriatric medicine | Mental Disorders -- therapy | PsychiatryDDC classification: 618.97689 ZAR | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main | 618.97689 ZAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 38888000584189 | |
| General lending | MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main | 618.97689 ZAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 2 | Available | 38888000584197 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Previous ed.: 1998.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-450) and index.
Introduction: clinical practice with older adults -- Normal processes of aging -- Disorders of aging: dementia, delirium, and other cognitive problems -- Mood and anxiety disorders -- Other common mental health problems in later life -- The clinical interview -- Psychological testing for differential diagnosis and capacity evaluations -- Foundations of treatment -- Treatment of depression -- Treatment of anxiety symptoms -- Treatment of paranoid symptoms -- Treatment of dementia -- Family caregiving -- Consultation in institutional settings -- Ethical issues in geriatric psychology.
This edition provides foundational knowledge and skills for mental health practice with older adults and their caregivers. The authors draw on research and clinical expertise to address normal aging processes, frequently encountered clinical problems, and effective approaches to evaluation.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 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
Reviews provided by Syndetics
CHOICE Review
Zarit and Zarit provide a comprehensive and readable resource for clinicians and clinical students who work with older people and their families. They divide the book into assessment and treatment sections. Coverage of assessment includes the normal aging process, cognitive disorders, psychiatric disorders, and comparisons between young and old people who have the same disorder. In dealing with treatment, the authors focus on issues unique in practice with older people, including effects of medical problems and medication, involvement of family members, consultation in nursing homes, and ethical concerns such as confidentiality and end-of-life issues. Zarit and Zarit make good use of case examples to support their exposition. Their book will be useful to upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty in psychology, social work, and gerontology, as well as to practitioners. H. L. Minton; University of WindsorAuthor notes provided by Syndetics
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.