Emotional problems in later life intervention strategies for professional caregivers

Written by an internationally renowned authority in geriatric psychiatry, this text discusses the most common emotional problems affecting the elderly: memory loss, depression, anxiety, sleeping problems, alcohol and drug abuse, and others. Each problem is addressed in a consistent format highlighti...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Blazer, Dan G. 1944- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer Pub. Co c1998.
Edición:2nd ed
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Sumario:Written by an internationally renowned authority in geriatric psychiatry, this text discusses the most common emotional problems affecting the elderly: memory loss, depression, anxiety, sleeping problems, alcohol and drug abuse, and others. Each problem is addressed in a consistent format highlighting:.: the nature and scope of the problem.; the etiological factors involved.; a diagnostic workup.; treatment strategies. The focus is on providing the health practitioner with information and specific strategies to diagnose the nature of the problem and to resolve the difficulties, as the situation
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (281 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781281818461
9786611818463
9780826175632