| Treating the Elderly Contributor(s): Sheikh (Author), Yalom (Author) |
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ISBN: 0787902195 ISBN-13: 9780787902193 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $46.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1996 Annotation: Treating the Elderly presents proven clinical techniques and strategies for treating the most common emotional problems that face the elderly. Written by experts (and, in some cases, pioneers) in the field, the volume is filled with the most up-to-date information needed for developing the skills necessary to work with the special needs and sensibilities of this population. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Geriatrics - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Psychology |
| Dewey: 618.976 |
| LCCN: 95026782 |
| Series: Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6" W x 9.08" (0.94 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique Few mental health professionals are adequately trained to meet the unique needs of the 65-plus age-group. Written by experts--and in some cases pioneers--in the field, Treating the Elderly is filled with the most up-to-date information needed for developing the skills necessary to work with the special needs and sensibilities of this population. Filled with proven clinical techniques and strategies for helping clients deal with the most common emotional problems and issues of aging such as * onset depression and anxiety * the effect of physical decline and illness * changing sexuality * intermediate and long-term care * problems of competence and cognitive decline * insomnia |