| Understanding Elder Abuse: A Clinician's Guide Contributor(s): Jackson, Shelly L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1433827557 ISBN-13: 9781433827556 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) OUR PRICE: $37.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Psychology | Developmental - Adulthood & Aging |
| Dewey: 362.682 |
| LCCN: 2017013676 |
| Series: Concise Guides on Trauma Care |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.57 lbs) 153 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book helps mental health clinicians anticipate, recognize, and respond to elder abuse. The book quickly summarizes risk and protective factors, the important role of cognition and capacity, and clinicians' legal and ethical obligations to report suspected or known elder abuse. Readers learn strategies for communicating effectively with older adults as well as working in tandem with adult protective services. Interventions targeting older adults and their caregivers are also reviewed, along with a summary of needed research. |