Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780306456619)

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.

Author: Michel Hersen
ISBN-10: 0306456613
ISBN-13: 9780306456619
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 08/31/1998
Pages: 574
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.64lbs
Size: 10.34h x 7.32w x 1.64d