Introduction / Jack G. Wiggins, Jr. -- General principles of assessment of older adults / Martha Storandt -- Neuropsychological assessment of dementia / Meryl A. Butters, David P. Salmon, and Nelson Butters -- Assessment of depression in older adults: a guide for practitioners / Forrest R. Scogin -- Differential diagnosis of dementia and depression / Alfred W. Kaszniak and Gina DiTraglia Christenson -- Clinical assessments for legal competence of older adults / Thomas Grisso -- Providing clinical interpretations to older clients and their families / Bob G. Knight -- Application of assessment to therapy and intervention with older adults / Margaret Gatz
Summary
Two of the most common psychological disorders of later life are dementia and depression. The diagnosis of these conditions presents a challenge to clinicians because the symptoms of depression and dementia often overlap; in addition, the symptoms of either of these disorders in their early stages may be attributed to the normal effects of aging. /// [This book] reviews the most up-to-date research on the diagnosis of dementia and depression [in older adults] and offers concrete recommendations for evaluating this unique population. /// The contributors to this volume, all experts in the psychological assessment of older adults, give clinicians and practitioners clear and practical guidance on differentiating psychological disorders from normal events in the aging process, identifying symptoms of depression and symptoms of dementia, performing differential assessment of dementia and depression, determining legal competency of older adults, providing clinical interpretations to clients and their families, and applying assessment to therapy and interventions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)
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