Shows mental health providers how to expand their practice in order to treat older adults. Chapters describe tools and techniques for assessing and treating common conditions that practitioners encounter when working with older adults, including depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and prescription drug misuse.
Contents: Introduction -- Thinking about aging and work in the field of aging -- Facts about aging and the lifespan developmental perspective -- Overview of assessment -- Overview of treatment -- Assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety -- Assessment and treatment of cognitive impairment, problem alcohol use, and prescription drug misuse -- Summary and next steps -- Appendix A: Resources -- Appendix B: Assessment screening instruments -- References.