Social Work with Elders: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Assessment and Intervention

This book is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the process of providing social and mental health services to the elderly. This book includes both the human behavior in the social environment content (i.e. psychological, social and biological aspects of aging) as well as explaining the protocols for designing interventions for older clients. Includes assessment tools such as the MMSE, the GDS, CAGE screening, home safety check list, and living will. Also includes recording forms for incontinence and symptom checklists for all major socioemotional and cognitive disorders affecting older adults, as well as treatment protocols for Cognitive Behavioral therapy, life review, reminiscence and group work. For social workers.