Description
A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology focuses on the skills required in testing and treating the older adult population. Topics discussed include normal aging, determining competency, important factors to consider in conducting clinical interviews, the importance of evaluating for depression and substance abuse, screening tools for use in practice, cognitive training and intervention and evaluation of the older adult in the workplace. This book will be helpful for neuropsychologists interested in testing and providing recommendations for older adults and for psychologists interested in treating older adults.
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Aging Population in Clinical PracticeChapter 2: Normal AgingChapter 3: Factors Impacting Clinical Interaction and PerformanceChapter 4: The Clinical InterviewChapter 5: Cognitive ScreeningChapter 6: Neuropsychological Assessment in Geriatric SettingsChapter 7: Psychiatric DisordersChapter 8: CapacityChapter 9: Feedback and InterventionChapter 10: Older Adults in the Work ForceChapter 11: The Future of HealthcareNotesReferencesIndex
