Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults by Gregory A. Hinric... - 9781433831102

Assessment and Treatment of Older AdultsA Guide for Mental Health Professionals\nAuthor(s): Gregory A. Hinrichsen\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: American Psychological Association, United States\nImprint: American Psychological Association\nISBN-13: 9781433831102, 978-1433831102\nSynopsis\nEvery day ten thousand baby boomers turn 5, and by 2 3 more than 2 % of US residents will be 5 or older. Mental health professionals must become familiar with the unique needs of this growing population.\n\n Using the APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Older Adults and the Pikes Peak Model for Training in Professional Geropsychology, this book shows mental health providers how to expand their practice in order to treat older adults. Chapters describe tools and techniques for assessing and treating common conditions that practitioners encounter when working with older adults, including depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and prescription drug misuse. Clinical case examples demo.