Aging Education for Professionals
Aging Education Books
Couple Relationships in the Middle and Later Years
Edited by Jamila Bookwala
Mental Disorders in Older Adults, Second Edition: Fundamentals of Assessment and Treatment
Steven H. Zarit, Judy M. Zarit
APA Handbook of Dementia (APA Handbooks in Psychology®)
Dr. Glenn E. Smith PhD (Editor), Dr. Sarah Tomaszewski Farias PhD (Editor)
Treatment of Late-Life Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Substance Abuse
Patricia A. Areán
This collection of best practices in geropsychology addresses the competencies therapists need to work with older adults. It draws from the most recent research in treating depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and substance use disorders in late life. Detailed case examples in each chapter demonstrate the disabling and costly realities of mental illness in older adults, but also highlight the features that make working with older adults a unique experience.
Ethical Practice of Geropsychology
Shane S. Bush (Author), Rebecca S. Allen (Author), Victor A. Molinari (Author)
The easy-to-follow decision-making model provided in this book will help clinicians make the most ethically sound decisions possible in these challenging situations. Clinical vignettes illustrate how to handle ethical and legal issues in a variety of contexts.
Social Security for Dummies
Jonathan Peterson
This friendly, easy-to-understand guide cuts through the complexities and gives you the practical information you need to navigate Social Security, get all the benefits you are owed, and make informed decisions about retirement. It also explains how Social Security and Medicare work together to help with healthcare costs.
Get What’s Yours – Revised & Updated: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security (The Get What’s Yours Series)
Laurence J. Kotlikoff (Author), Philip Moeller (Author), Paul Solman (Author)
Get What’s Yours explains Social Security benefits through basic strategies and stirring stories. It covers the most frequent benefit scenarios faced by married retired couples; by divorced retirees; by widows and widowers. It explains what to do if you’re a retired parent of dependent children; disabled; an eligible beneficiary who continues to work. It addresses the tax consequences of your choices, as well as the financial implications for other investments. It does all this and more.
The Collaborative Psychotherapist:Creating Reciprocal Relationships with Medical Professionals
Nancy Breen Ruddy (Author), Dorothy A. Borresen (Author), William B., Jr. Gunn (Author)
Get What’s Yours for Medicare: Maximize Your Coverage, Minimize Your Costs (The Get What’s Yours Series)
Philip Moeller
The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner: Includes DSM-5 Updates
Arthur E. Jongsma Jr. (Author), L. Mark Peterson (Author), Timothy J. Bruce (Author)
Psychological Treatment of Older Adults: A Holistic Model
Lee Hyer PhD ABPP (Editor)
Casebook of Clinical Geropsychology: International Perspectives
Nancy A. Pachana (Author), Ken Laidlaw (Author), Bob Knight (Author)
Case examples of therapy and issues with older adults.
Casebook of Clinical Geropsychology: International Perspectives
John D. Otis
Geropsychology and Long Term Care: A Practitioner’s Guide
Erlene Rosowsky (Editor), Joseph M. Casciani (Editor), Merla Arnold (Editor)
Education of psychologists working in long-term care settings is consistent with PLTC’s mission to assure the provision of high-quality psychological services for a neglected sector of the population, i.e., residents in nursing homes and assisted-living communities
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Websites for Professionals
Medicare User’s Group – Dr. Herz
Medicare User Group Contact Dr. Herz Yahoo Group
Resources for Integrated Care (RIC)
Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) develops and disseminates technical assistance and actionable tools for providers of beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid based on successful innovations and care models.
Be Your Own Biller
Insurance website and Facebook Group about billing.
caregiver.org
Fact sheets on many health issues, medical issues for aging adults.
medpagetoday.com
Ongoing research about health and mental health issues.
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Articles & Other Resources for Caregivers
Coping with Loss and Change in Aging: A Guide for Seniors and Their Families
Aging is a natural and inevitable part of life, but it brings with it unique challenges that can impact both seniors and their families. As a therapist specializing in aging adults and an aging coach, I have witnessed firsthand the profound effects of loss and change...
Caregiving: Tools for Caregivers
In a live video featuring Dr. Karen Midyet and Connie Baher, author of Family Caregivers: An Emotional Survival Guide, the topic of caregiving takes center stage. Both experts shed light on the often-overlooked aspects of caregiving, including the emotional toll it...
How to Successfully Cope with the Fear of Aging
If you are like so many seniors, the continual aging process may be difficult to come to terms with. The fear of growing old is both a legitimate and a common concern that people all over the world struggle to accept and cope with as they age—but there are ways to...
3 Types of Independent Living for Seniors
Article explaining three types of independent living and how they are funded.