Geropsychology and long term care: a practitioner's guide

The ever-increasing population of older adults residing in nursing homes and long-term care communities, as reflected in numerous demographic studies, point out a clear need for geropsychologists i.e., trained specialists in the field of aging and mental health, to meet the needs of this nation’s older adults.This book will provide a needed resource for psychologists working in long-term care settings and those who wish to do so. Key outcomes include the provision of high quality psychological services for this important but neglected sector namely, people living in nursing homes, assisted living communities and other LTC settings. This text will be of great value to psychologists currently working in long-term care settings who have had graduate work in geropsychology, yet desire more in-depth and practical training. One of few books offering to increase the number of trained mental health professionals available to address the unmet needs for mental health and behavioral health treatment within the growing population of elderly Includes ethical issues and guiding professional principles Offers easy access to the content and considers various training models and opportunities INDICE: 1: Policies and Reimbursement: Meeting the Need for Mental Health Care in Long Term Care.- 2: Referrals.- 3: Providers.- 4: Assessment.- 5: Treatment Plans.- 6: Treatment Process.- 7: Integration of Psychiatry Medication and Psychology in Long Term Care.- 8: Documentation and Outcomes Measurement.- 9: Ethical Issues in Long Term Care.- Bibliography.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-72646-5
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 160
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés