Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health: Issues and Implications for Practice

Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health: Issues and Implications for Practice
ISBN-10
1136708901
ISBN-13
9781136708909
Category
Medical
Pages
289
Language
English
Published
2013-03
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Patrick Ryan, Barry J. Coughlan

Description

This book examines the issues and implications that mental health professionals face when dealing with ageing and older adults. The book focuses on the biological, psychological and cultural influences that impact on the work of mental health practitioners who work with this client group. Based on current empirical research and evidence-based practical issues this book explores topics including:ageing and dementiaelder abusecaring for older adultsdepression and ageingthe paradox of ageinghow older adults are key to the success of future generations. Throughout the book the contributors emphasise.

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