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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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798364006719
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  • Contents; Preface; CHAPTER 1 Who Are the Elderly?; CHAPTER 2 Communicating with the Older Adult Suffering Emotional Problems; CHAPTER 3 Memory Loss; CHAPTER 4 Depression; CHAPTER 5 Suspiciousness and Agitation; CHAPTER 6 Anxiety; CHAPTER 7 Hypochondriasis and Other Somatoform Disorders; CHAPTER 8 Sleeping Problems; CHAPTER 9 Alcohol and Drug Abuse; CHAPTER 10 Emotional Problems Associated with Physical Illness; CHAPTER 11 Bereavement; CHAPTER 12 Working with the Family of the Older Adult Suffering Emotional Problems; CHAPTER 13 Successful Aging
  • CHAPTER 14 Financing the Care for Emotional Problems in Later LifeIndex