Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Older Adult

2000-03-16 Medical

Author : Joanne Green
Release : 2000-03-16
Genre : Medical
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Download or read book Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Older Adult written by Joanne Green. This book was released on 2000-03-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the largest patient populations seen by neuropsychologists are older adults suffering from problems associated with aging. Further, the proportion of the population aged 65 and above is rising rapidly. This book provides a guide to neuropsychological clinicians increasingly called upon to assess this population. The book details in a step-by-step fashion the phases and considerations in performing a neuropsychological assessment of an older patient. It covers procedural details including review of patient's medical records, clinical interview, formal testing, interpretation of test scores, addressing referral questions, and preparing an evaluation report. Outlines a clear, logical approach to neuropsychological evaluation Provides specific clinical practice guidelines for each phase of the evaluation Integrates clinical practice with up-to-date research findings Recommends specific tests for evaluating older adults Details how to interpret test findings and identify the patient's neuropsychological profile Illustrates important points with examples and case materials, many neuropathologically-confirmed Includes forms useful in clinical practice

Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Older Adult

2000-06-12 Medical

Author : Joanne Green
Release : 2000-06-12
Genre : Medical
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Download or read book Neuropsychological Evaluation of the Older Adult written by Joanne Green. This book was released on 2000-06-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the largest patient populations seen by neuropsychologists are older adults suffering from problems associated with aging. Further, the proportion of the population aged 65 and above is rising rapidly. This book provides a guide to neuropsychological clinicians increasingly called upon to assess this population. The book details in a step-by-step fashion the phases and considerations in performing a neuropsychological assessment of an older patient. It covers procedural details including review of patient's medical records, clinical interview, formal testing, interpretation of test scores, addressing referral questions, and preparing an evaluation report. Outlines a clear, logical approach to neuropsychological evaluation Provides specific clinical practice guidelines for each phase of the evaluation Integrates clinical practice with up-to-date research findings Recommends specific tests for evaluating older adults Details how to interpret test findings and identify the patient's neuropsychological profile Illustrates important points with examples and case materials, many neuropathologically-confirmed Includes forms useful in clinical practice

Aging and Neuropsychological Assessment

2013-06-29 Medical

Author : Asenath LaRue
Release : 2013-06-29
Genre : Medical
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Book Rating : 194/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Aging and Neuropsychological Assessment written by Asenath LaRue. This book was released on 2013-06-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a privilege to be asked to write the foreword for so excellent a book, so timely and so much needed by the field. Not only is it most unusual these days to have a single authored volume on so broad a topic, but Dr. La Rue has done a superb job of providing both a scholarly treatise and a practical handbook. With a burgeoning elderly population and the corresponding increase in geriatric psychopathology, the needs of mental health services are exceeding by far the supply of appropriate providers. In an effort to meet this need, psychiatry, medicine, neurology, pharmacology, psychology, nursing, and social work have all made the provision of training in geriatrics and gerontology a high priority-but I fear we are losing the race. For example, multidisciplinary teams that assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders in elderly patients are incomplete without clinical psychologists and neuropsy chologists, and yet there is barely a handful of clinical psychologists trained in dealing with geriatric patients. We can count on our fingers the additional ones graduated each year. In hospitals, clinics, and private practices across the country, otherwise skilled psychologists are unprepared to respond to the special mental health needs of the elderly. A few CME programs are helping to address this need, but they are clearly not enough.

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology

2018-03-01 Psychology

Author : Susan McPherson
Release : 2018-03-01
Genre : Psychology
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Book Rating : 633/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology written by Susan McPherson. This book was released on 2018-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Geriatric Neuropsychology

2005-10-10 Psychology

Author : Shane S. Bush
Release : 2005-10-10
Genre : Psychology
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Book Rating : 164/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Geriatric Neuropsychology written by Shane S. Bush. This book was released on 2005-10-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The text provides a lifespan developmental approach to neuropsychology. It addresses the many issues in neuropsychological assessment that differ between younger and older adults. It describes the symptoms, neuropathology, diagnostic considerations, and treatment options of common neurological disorders associated with aging. It also addresses special considerations related to geriatric neuropsychology, such as ethical issues, family systems issues, decision-making capacity, cultural consideration, and medical/medication/substance use issues. Additionally, a list of resources for the elderly and their families is also provided.

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