Now in a revised and expanded second edition, this book provides foundational knowledge and skills for mental health practice with older adults and their caregivers. The authors draw on research and clinical expertise to comprehensively address normal aging processes, frequently encountered clinical problems, and effective approaches to evaluation, psychotherapy, family support, and consultation in institutional settings. Updated throughout with the latest knowledge, the second edition features many new case examples, a new chapter on treating anxiety, and innovative assessment strategies. Increased attention is given to different forms of dementia and how to distinguish among them. Coverage of psychopharmacology and combined treatments also has been expanded.

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	Psychotherapy with Older Adults by Dr. Bob G. Knight (Author) This Third Edition of the bestselling Psychotherapy with Older Adults continues to offer students and professionals a thorough overview of psychotherapy with older adults. Using the contextual, cohort-based, maturity, specific challenge (CCMSC) model, it draws upon findings from scientific gerontology and life-span developmental psychology to describe how psychotherapy needs to be adapted for work with older adults, as well as when it is similar to therapeutic work with younger adults....
	The Older Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner by Arthur E. Jongsma Jr. (Author) Saves you hours of painstaking paperwork, while providing optimum latitude in developing customized care and treatment plans for the unique needs of older patients Following the same format as the bestselling The Complete Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, this invaluable sourcebook supplies all of the essential building blocks you need to create focused, formal treatment plans that satisfy all of the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payers, and state and federal...
	At Wit's End: Plain Talk on Alzheimer's for Families and Clinicians by George Kraus (Author) At Wit's End is a simple, straightforward, and easy-to-read summary about Alzheimer's as a disease and condition, written without technical jargon and impractical detail.
	Geriatric Mental Health Care: A Treatment Guide for Health Professionals by Gary J. Kennedy (Author) This guide is designed for mental health practitioners and primary care providers without advanced training in geriatric psychiatry. Gary J. Kennedy sets forth a clear framework for understanding the interplay of medical, psychological and social factors in frequently encountered problems among older adults. Clear guidelines are delineated for assessing and treating such conditions as depression and anxiety, dementia, psychosis and mania, sleep disturbances, personality and somatoform...
	Social Work with Elders: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Assessment and Intervention (2nd Edition) by Kathleen McInnis-Dittrich (Author) Key Benefit: Gives students the “how to” of actually doing social work with elders, not just assessing or understanding the process of aging. The topic of spirituality is rarely covered in texts on social work with elders and is required of health care facilities—and yet social workers must do a spirituality assessment as required by federal licensing officials. Material on a comprehensive assessment of older adults shows students what a good (but not overdone) assessment looks like and...