Handbook Of Assessment In Clinical Gerontology

Author : Peter A. Lichtenberg
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080959725
Total Pages : 753 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Assessment in Clinical Gerontology written by Peter A. Lichtenberg and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-08-20 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New trends in mental healthcare practice and a rapid increase in the aged population are causing an explosion in the fields of clinical gerontology and geropsychology today. This comprehensive second edition handbook offers clinicians and graduate students clear guidelines and reliable tools for assessing general mental health, cognitive functioning, functional age, psychosocial health, comorbidity, behavior deficits, and more. Psychopathology, behavioral disorders, changes in cognition, and changes in everyday functioning are addressed in full, and a wide range of conditions and disorders common to this patient population are covered. Each chapter provides an empirical review of assessment instruments, assessment scales in their totality, a review of how these instruments are used with and adapted for different cultural groups, illustration of assessments through case studies, and information on how to utilize ongoing assessment in treatment and/or treatment planning. This combination of elements will make the volume the definitive assessment source for clinicians working with elderly patients. The most comprehensive source of up-to-date data on gerontological assessment, with review articles covering: psychopathology, behavioral disorders, changes in cognition, and changes in everyday functioning Consolidates broadly distributed literature into single source, saving researchers and clinicians time in obtaining and translating information and improving the level of further research and care they can provide Chapters directly address the range of conditions and disorders most common for this patient population - i.e. driving ability, mental competency, sleep, nutrition, sexual functioning, demntias, elder abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, etc Fully informs readers regarding conditions most commonly encountered in real world treatment of an elderly patient population Each chapter cites case studies to illustrate assessment techniques Exposes reader to real-world application of each assessment discussed

Author : T.L. Brink
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317840259
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clinical Gerontology written by T.L. Brink and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a major text in psychogeriatrics for all professionals in the field of aging and mental health. Leading authorities provide valuable insights into assessment and intervention techniques for use with the mentally impaired elderly. Topics include a depression scale for use in later life, family therapy, therapy in later life, and various issues concerning mental health care for the aged.

Author : Terry L. Brink
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780866565370
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clinical Gerontology written by Terry L. Brink and published by . This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Laura L. Carstensen
Publisher : Pergamon
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Clinical Gerontology written by Laura L. Carstensen and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1987 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph J. Gallo
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763730567
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Geriatric Assessment written by Joseph J. Gallo and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2006 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nursing

Author : Laura L. Carstensen
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practical Handbook of Clinical Gerontology written by Laura L. Carstensen and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1996-06-24 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. In 22 accessible chapters, renowned contributors - representing fields such as psychology, medicine, neuropsychology, nursing and law - examine what is known about specific disorders and discuss treatment techniques and the development of intervention plans.

Author : Terry Fulmer
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284170500
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Geriatric Assessment written by Terry Fulmer and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Geriatric Assessment, Fifth Edition is a multidisciplinary text that takes a contemporary approach in line with patient and family centered care. With contributions from the foremost experts in the field, it contains the latest information on geriatric assessments for older adults. Completely updated and revised, the Fifth Edition includes several new chapters, including demographic trends, age friendly health systems, payment reform and impact, the VA health system, self-care and management, impact on familial relations, vulnerable populations, building geriatric interdisciplinary teams, advance care planning, caregiver information, spiritual assessment, senior hunger, and transitions of care.

Author : Robert T. Woods
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119054710
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of the Clinical Psychology of Ageing written by Robert T. Woods and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first authoritative reference on clinical psychology and aging, the Handbook of the Clinical Psychology of Ageing was universally regarded as a landmark publication when it was first published in 1996. Fully revised and updated, the Second Edition retains the breadth of coverage of the original, providing a complete and balanced picture of all areas of clinical research and practice with older people. Contributions from the UK, North America, Scandinavia and Australia provide a broad overview of the psychology of aging, psychological problems (including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and dementia), the current social service context, and assessment and intervention techniques.

Author : Ann Quinlan-Colwell
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826107303
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Compact Clinical Guide to Geriatric Pain Management written by Ann Quinlan-Colwell and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Author : Terry L. Brink
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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