Book Recs For Working With Older Adults

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While I don't do a ton neuropsych evals for older adults, I've found that lately I've had a number of older patients (70-90ish) and I've felt a bit more limited with recommendations that fit their current life needs (e.g. Limited physical abilities, being the last survivors of their friend group, etc).

Recs for:
1. Books/Articles aimed at clinicians who work w older adults.
2. Books/Articles aimed at older adults that cover common challenges and life changes.

Thx!
 
I had to write a paper about counseling with older adults in my multicultural counseling class this past summer, here are a few references. The book by Blando had many recommendations and strategies. We also had to identify agencies/resources, so here are 2 national ones with brief description of what they do. Hope this helps.

Blando, J. (2011). Counseling Older Adults. New York: Routledge.
Garrido, M. M., Kane, R. L., Kaas, M., & Kane, R. A. (2011). Use of mental health care by community‐dwelling older adults. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society, 59(1), 50-56. doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2010.03220.x
National Institute on Aging. (2016). Talking With Your Older Patient: A Clinician’s Handbook (NIH Publication No. 16-7105). Retrieved from https://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/defau...-your-older-patient-a-clinicians-handbook.pdf


https://www.nia.nih.gov/ National Institute on Aging

NIA is a member of the National Institutes of Health that focuses research on understanding the process of aging and promoting healthy living for older adults. The latest research findings, news, and health information can be found on the website. Free publications are available for the public and for health professionals (doctors, mental health workers, etc) on selected topics covering health, financial, and legal needs. Information on caregiving for elder adults is also available.

http://www.aoa.acl.gov/Index.aspx Administration on Aging

One of several offices within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the AOA oversees the management of the Older Americans Act of 1965. AOA is responsible for home and community based services, nutrition and health programs, adult protective services, programs that meet the needs of Native and Tribal older adults, as well as long term care. The website includes descriptions of the programs, a list of resources, and statistics on the aging population.
 
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