Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology

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Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology is written by Michel Hersen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0306456613 (ISBN 10) and 9780306456619 (ISBN 13).

Over the last two decades, the number of persons over 65 has increased by 65%. Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology focuses attention on how the contributions of clinical psychology address the problems faced by this enormous population. In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal policy, psychodynamic issues, and other key topics. Part II details assessment and treatment for a wide range of disorders affecting the elderly. Part III considers such special issues as family caregiving, minority issues, physical activity, and elder abuse and neglect.