Treating the Elderly [Paperback]

A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

Few mental health professionals are adequately trained to meet the unique needs of the 65-plus age-group. Written by experts--and in some cases pioneers--in the field, Treating the Elderly is filled with the most up-to-date information needed for developing the skills necessary to work with the special needs and sensibilities of this population.

Filled with proven clinical techniques and strategies for helping clients deal with the most common emotional problems and issues of aging such as


* onset depression and anxiety
* the effect of physical decline and illness
* changing sexuality
* intermediate and long-term care
* problems of competence and cognitive decline
* insomniaForeword.

Introduction.

1. Depression(Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, David W. Coon ).

2. Bereavement(Robert D. Hill, Dale Lund, Ted Packard).

3. Anxiety( Javaid I. Sheikh).

4. Insomnia(Leah Friedman).

5. Sexual Problems, (Diane Morrisette, Antoinette Zeiss, Robert A. Zeiss).

6. Cognitive Impairment(Greer M. Murphy, Jr.).

7. Psychiatric Problems in Nursing Homes(Joel E. Streim).

8. The Impact of Medical Illness on Psychological Well-being(Barbara R. Sommer). This well-edited book is targeted to mental health practitoners, and hits its target. The individual chapters avoid overlap and give the authors opportunity to convey their specific expertise. Cultural sensitivity and illustrative case studies result in a practical, helpful book which is clear and balanced presentation of state-of-the-art techniques for the assessment and management of common psychiatric symptoms inl!