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Krajewski, Tom

 
9781420882124: Elder Interventions: A Guide to Caring for the Elderly with Emotional and Behavioral Problems
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ISBN 10 : 1420882120 ISBN 13 : 9781420882124
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2006

Synopsis

About 2 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65 have a diagnosis of depression. At least 4 million people have some form of dementia. The highest rate of suicide is in this group. There are millions of elderly persons with other mental health problems that are affecting families, friends and society in general.What do these numbers mean? They demonstrate the widespread nature of these conditions which are seen on a daily basis. These are the confused, forgetful, wandering, combative, depressed, withdrawn or socially inappropriate elderly, who impact all of us.These people can be helped. We must not assume these problems are a normal part of the aging process.Elder Interventions is a step-by-step handbook for families, friends and caregivers who are dealing with these issues on a daily basis. This book leads the reader through the process of identifying and evaluating these emotional/behavioral problems, and then developing concrete plans to treat them. This text provides advice on topics ranging from taking car keys away from a dangerous driver to preventing an old person from wandering. It is rich with clinical stories that both explain technique and inspire optimism. An essential guide for any family, Elder Interventions is sure to educate and motivate all who care for the elderly.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

About 2 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65 have a diagnosis of depression. At least 4 million people have some form of dementia. The highest rate of suicide is in this group. There are millions of elderly persons with other mental health problems that are affecting families, friends and society in general.What do these numbers mean? They demonstrate the widespread nature of these conditions which are seen on a daily basis. These are the confused, forgetful, wandering, combative, depressed, withdrawn or socially inappropriate elderly, who impact all of us.These people can be helped. We must not assume these problems are a normal part of the aging process.Elder Interventions is a step-by-step handbook for families, friends and caregivers who are dealing with these issues on a daily basis. This book leads the reader through the process of identifying and evaluating these emotional/behavioral problems, and then developing concrete plans to treat them. This text provides advice on topics ranging from taking car keys away from a dangerous driver to preventing an old person from wandering. It is rich with clinical stories that both explain technique and inspire optimism. An essential guide for any family, Elder Interventions is sure to educate and motivate all who care for the elderly.

Biographie de l'auteur

Thomas F. Krajewski, M.D. is the former Chief Physician for the State of Maryland and Assistant Secretary for Health. He has also held the position of Assistant Secretary for Addictions, Mental Hygiene and Developmental Disabilities for Maryland and was the Director of the Springfield Hospital Center, which was, at that time, the largest psychiatric hospital in the state. Twice named "Top Doc" by Baltimore Magazine, he has lectured nationally and internationally on topics such as Patients' Rights, Psychological Aspects of Aids and Family Therapy as well as Geropsychiatry. He has also appeared on programs such as the Charley Rose Show and Ted Koppel's "Nightline". Dr. Krajewski, who is better known as "Doctor K" to his colleagues, is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Coordinator of Geropsychiatric Services for the Mental Hygiene Administration of Maryland and he heads the Medical/Psychiatric Program at the Spring Grove Hospital Center.

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Éditeur
AuthorHouse
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1420882120
ISBN 13 
9781420882124
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
372
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