Psychopathology in Later Adulthood Whitbourne Hardback John Wiley & Sons

Psychopathology in Later AdulthoodAuthor(s): Susan K. Whitbourne\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780471193593, 978-0471193593\nSynopsis\nA comprehensive review of psychopathology in older adults combiningtheory, research, and practice The tremendous growth of the aging population has dramaticallyincreased the importance of clinical geropsychology as a major areaof research, theory, and practice. The unique ways in whichpsychological disorders manifest in the later years of life createspecial challenges for professionals working with older [url] by a well-known expert in aging, and with contributions fromleading clinical researchers, Psychopathology in Later Adulthoodaddresses the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment issues healthprofessionals encounter in late adulthood. Combining theory, research, and case examples, this book exploresboth the physical and cognitive changes that occur as adults [u.