Handbook Of Clinical Geropsychology (the Springer Series In Adult Development And Aging)

Over the last two decades, the number of persons over 65 has increased by 65%. __Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology__ focuses attention on how the contributions of clinical psychology address the problems faced by this enormous population. In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal policy, psychodynamic issues, and other key topics. Part II details assessment and treatment for a wide range of disorders affecting the elderly. Part III considers such special issues as family caregiving, minority issues, physical activity, and elder abuse and neglect. Front Matter....Pages i-xii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Historical Perspectives....Pages 3-17 Clinical Geropsychology and U.S. Federal Policy....Pages 19-28 Psychodynamic Issues....Pages 29-50 The Value of Behavioral Perspectives in Treating Older Adults....Pages 51-70 Moral and Ethical Considerations in Geropsychology....Pages 71-86 Normal Memory Aging....Pages 87-110 Front Matter....Pages 111-111 Dementia....Pages 113-145 Substance Abuse Disorders....Pages 147-172 Schizophrenia....Pages 173-194 Depression....Pages 195-216 Anxiety Disorders....Pages 217-238 Sexual Dysfunction....Pages 239-271 Sleep Disturbances in Late Life....Pages 273-299 Personality Disorders....Pages 301-321 Aging and Mental Retardation....Pages 323-350 Behavioral Medicine Interventions with Older Adults....Pages 351-380 Front Matter....Pages 381-381 Health and Well-Being in Retirement....Pages 383-409 Pain Management....Pages 411-430 The Experience of Bereavement by Older Adults....Pages 431-448 Marriage and Divorce....Pages 449-467 Front Matter....Pages 381-381 Family Caregiving....Pages 469-493 Prevention....Pages 495-504 Minority Issues....Pages 505-521 Physical Activity....Pages 523-556 Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment of Elder Abuse and Neglect....Pages 557-567 Back Matter....Pages 569-574 "Over the last two decades, the number of persons over 65 has increased by 65%. Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology focuses attention on how the contributions of clinical psychology address the problems faced by this enormous population. In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal policy, psychodynamic issues, and other key topics. Part II details assessment and treatment for a wide range of disorders affecting the elderly. Part III considers such special issues as family caregiving, minority issues, physical activity, and elder abuse and neglect"--Font no determinada