Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology
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, cli...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1998, 1998
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1998 |
| Series: | The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| Physical Description: | XII, 574 p online resource |
| ISBN: | 9781489901309 |