Clinical Geropsychology

This book provides comprehensive coverage of psychological practice with elderly patients. It discusses the normal aging process and the cognitive changes which can result from aging. It describes common psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, paranoia, psychosomatic disorders, etc. ) and behavioral/cognitive (e.

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This book provides comprehensive coverage of psychological practice with elderly patients. It discusses the normal aging process and the cognitive changes which can result from aging. It describes common psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, paranoia, psychosomatic disorders, etc.) and behavioral/cognitive (e.g, dementia, stroke) disorders in the elderly. It offers detailed guidelines to diagnosis and treatment including psychotherapy, social support, and pharmacotherapy.