Psychology of aging 101 / Robert Youdin, PhD.

By:

Youdin, Robert [author.]

Contributor(s):

Credo Reference (Firm) [distributor.]

Series: Psych 101 seriesPublisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2016Edition: [Enhanced Credo edition]Description: 1 online resource (16 entries) : 11 images ; digital filesContent type:

still image
text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781786840738

Subject(s):

Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:

155.67 23

LOC classification:

BF724.55.A35 Y68 2016

Online resources:

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Contents:

About the author -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Older adults are not all the same -- Chapter 2. Ageism and stigma -- Chapter 3. Psychological problems that older adults experience -- Chapter 4. Normal cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia -- Chapter 5. Older adults and their sexual lives -- Chapter 6. Substance abuse/dependence is not just a problem for young people -- Chapter 7. Older adult abuse -- Chapter 8. Environmental geropsychology -- Chapter 9. Issues surrounding dying and death -- Chapter 10. Future areas for psychologists interested in the psychology of aging.

Abstract: The text discusses theoretical models underlying geropsychology, and examines common difficulties that affect older adults along with the most effective treatment approaches for this population. With a focus on the strengths and functions of older adults, the text examines the unique psychological problems of later life and conflicts caused by retirement, living longer, financial stressors, and chronic illness.

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The text discusses theoretical models underlying geropsychology, and examines common difficulties that affect older adults along with the most effective treatment approaches for this population. With a focus on the strengths and functions of older adults, the text examines the unique psychological problems of later life and conflicts caused by retirement, living longer, financial stressors, and chronic illness.