A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology

Susan McPherson and Deborah Koltai

AACN Workshop Series

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 retention 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 psychologists interested in treating older adults.

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology

Susan McPherson and Deborah Koltai

Description

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.

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology

Susan McPherson and Deborah Koltai

AACN Workshop Series

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Aging Population in Clinical Practice
Chapter 2: Normal Aging
Chapter 3: Factors Impacting Clinical Interaction and Performance
Chapter 4: The Clinical Interview
Chapter 5: Cognitive Screening
Chapter 6: Neuropsychological Assessment in Geriatric Settings
Chapter 7: Psychiatric Disorders
Chapter 8: Capacity
Chapter 9: Feedback and Intervention
Chapter 10: Older Adults in the Work Force
Chapter 11: The Future of Healthcare

Notes
References
Index

A Practical Guide to Geriatric Neuropsychology

Susan McPherson and Deborah Koltai

AACN Workshop Series

Author Information

Susan McPherson is a board-certified neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience in working with older adults. She served as Director of the Neuropsychology laboratory for the UCLA Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Director of the Los Angeles Area Alzheimer's Outreach Project. She currently works in independent practice in Edina, MN.

Dr. Deborah Koltai is the medical director of the Duke Clinical Neuropsychology Service, the Duke clinic specializing in the evaluation of adult patients with known or suspected central nervous systems disorders. She is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology. She has a strong record of involvement in clinical research, mentoring students and junior faculty members, and service to the profession on national levels.