Mental disorders in older adults

by Steven H. Zarit

Based on the authors' extensive experience in the field, this essential guide provides practitioners with the latest information on the aging process, its effects on mental health, and how older adults can be helped to lead healthier, happier, and more independent lives. Accessible and up to date, this volume is an indispensable resource for all mental health clinicians who work with older adults and serves as a text for courses in psychology and aging, gerontology, and geriatric psychiatry.