Mental Disorders in Older Adults: Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment

Introduction: Clinical Practice with Older Adults. Normal Processes of Aging. Disorders of Aging: Dementia, Delirium, and Other Cognitive Problems. Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Other Common Mental Health Problems in Later Life. The Clinical Interview. Psychological Testing for Differential Diagnosis and Capacity Evaluations. Foundations of Treatment. Treatment of Depression. Treatment of Anxiety Symptoms. Treatment of Paranoid Symptoms. Treatment of Dementia. Family Caregiving. Consultation in Institutional Settings. Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychology.