A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology

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Susan McPherson (Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice) Deborah Koltai Attix (Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University)

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology

Susan McPherson (Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice), Deborah Koltai Attix (Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University)

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Oxford University Press Inc
26 April 2018

Age groups: the elderly; Psychology of ageing; Geriatric medicine; Clinical psychology; Geriatric nursing

Series: AACN Workshop Series

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology focuses on the skills required in testing and treating the older adult population.

Topics discussed include normal aging, determining competency, important factors to consider in conducting clinical interviews, the importance of evaluating for depression and substance abuse, screening tools for use in practice, cognitive training and intervention and evaluation of the older adult in the workplace. This book will be helpful for neuropsychologists interested in testing and providing recommendations for older adults and for psychologists interested in treating older adults.

By: Susan McPherson (Clinical Psychologist Clinical Psychologist Private Practice), Deborah Koltai Attix (Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 155mm, Width: 231mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9780199988617
ISBN 10: 0199988617
Series: AACN Workshop Series
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 26 April 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Aging Population in Clinical Practice Chapter 2: Normal Aging Chapter 3: Factors Impacting Clinical Interaction and Performance Chapter 4: The Clinical Interview Chapter 5: Cognitive Screening Chapter 6: Neuropsychological Assessment in Geriatric Settings Chapter 7: Psychiatric Disorders Chapter 8: Capacity Chapter 9: Feedback and Intervention Chapter 10: Older Adults in the Work Force Chapter 11: The Future of Healthcare Notes References Index

Susan McPherson is a board-certified neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience in working with older adults. She served as Director of the Neuropsychology laboratory for the UCLA Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Director of the Los Angeles Area Alzheimer's Outreach Project. She currently works in independent practice in Edina, MN. Dr. Deborah Koltai is the medical director of the Duke Clinical Neuropsychology Service, the Duke clinic specializing in the evaluation of adult patients with known or suspected central nervous systems disorders. She is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology. She has a strong record of involvement in clinical research, mentoring students and junior faculty members, and service to the profession on national levels.