Psychological Problems of Ageing : Assessement, Treatment and Care Paperback / softback
Edited by Robert T. (University of Wales, Bangor, UK) Woods
Part of the Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology series
Paperback / softback
Description
The understanding and treatment of the problems of ageing is a growing challenge for clinical psychologists and other mental health professionals.
This book is directly focused on the training needs of such professionals; it brings together what they essentially need to know about the processes of normal ageing, the range of psychological problems that can arise, and the assessment, treatment and long-term care of ageing patients.
The contributors are experts from the UK and USA, and the aim is to present evidence-based knowledge for training and best practice. * Within this relatively concise volume the range of topics is wide * From neuropsychological assessment to psychological therapies * From individual problems to institutional issues, as well as family-based and community care * From normal ageing to dementia, as well as major problems such as depression "...would certainly recommend this book to buy for trainee or qualified clinical psychologists..." - Journal of Dementia Care
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:26/05/1999
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- ISBN:9780471974345
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:26/05/1999
- Category:
- ISBN:9780471974345