Psychological Treatment of Older Adults: An Introductory Text (The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging)

To meet the explosion of interest in this area, eminent researchers present the first introductory textbook on the psychological needs of older adults. The text is divided into two parts with the first exploring topics of general interest. Discussions include social adaptation, assessment, clinical neuropsychology, medical assessment, and competence of older adults. The second part describes treatment of specific disorders-including late-life depresssion, Alzheimer's disease, and marital discord among others.