This book focuses on the skills required in testing and treating the older adult population. Topics discussed include normal aging, determining competency, important factors to consider in conducting clinical interviews, the importance of evaluating for depression and substance abuse, screening tools for use in practice, cognitive retaining and intervention and evaluation of the older adult in the workplace. This book will be helpful for neuropsychologists interested in testing andproviding recommendations for older adults and for psychologists interested in treating older adults.
Table of Contents; Chapter 1: The Aging Population in Clinical Practice; Chapter 2: Normal Aging; Chapter 3: Factors Impacting Clinical Interaction and Performance; Chapter 4: The Clinical Interview; Chapter 5: Cognitive Screening; Chapter 6: Neuropsychological Assessment in Geriatric Settings; Chapter 7: Psychiatric Disorders; Chapter 8: Capacity; Chapter 9: Feedback and Intervention; Chapter 10: Older Adults in the Work Force; Chapter 11: The Future of Healthcare; Notes; References; Index;
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