Geropsychology and long term care : a practitioner's guide / Erlene Rosowsky, Joseph M. Casciani, Merla Arnold, editors.
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'...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: | New York : Springer, ©2009. |
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Table of Contents:
- Policies and reimbursement: meeting the need for mental health care in long-term care
- Referrals
- Assessment
- Treatment plans
- Treatment process
- Integration of psychology, psychiatry, and medication in long-term care
- Professional practice: disciplines, documentation, and outcomes measurement
- Ethical issues in long-term care.