Dementia, Neuropsychology, Psychiatry, Mental Illness, Pathologies, Psychopathology 

This excellent, comprehensive piece of work covers the relevant topics from assessment and strategies, through interpretation and consideration of the associated legal topics, to therapy with older adults and their families. Each chapter is well organized and provides valuable bibliographies. Especially valuable is an appendix listing references to assessment forms for older adults. This is a “must” book for students, journeymen practitioners, and specialist in the field.


Chapters Include:
Introduction
General Principles of Assessments of Dementia of Older Adults
Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia
Assessment of Depression in Older Adults: A guide for Practitioners
Differential Diagnosis of Dementia and Depression
Clinical Assessment for Legal Competence of Older Adults
Providing Clinical Interpretations to Older Adults and their families
Application of Assessment to therapy and Intervention with Older Adults