Understanding Elder Abuse: A Clinician's Guide by Shelly L. Jackson (English) Pa

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This concise, reader friendly book quickly familiarizes readers with essential aspects of the field of elder abuse, including risk and protective factors, the important roles played by cognition and capacity, clinicians' legal and ethical obligations to report suspected or known elder abuse, and the purpose and function of adult protective services.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

As the baby boom generation reaches retirement age, mental health clinicians will increasingly be working with older adults, some of whom will have experienced abuse or are at risk of experiencing abuse. This book will help clinicians recognize and respond appropriately should they encounter such clients in their practice.This concise, reader-friendly book quickly familiarizes readers with essential aspects of the field of elder abuse, including risk and protective factors, the important roles played by cognition and capacity, clinicians; legal and ethical obligations to report suspected or known elder abuse, and the purpose and function of adult protective services. Readers will learn strategies to communicate effectively with older adults, screen for cognitive deficits, detect possible abuse, and work in tandem with adult protective services. Current and emerging interventions targeting older adults and their caregivers are also reviewed, along with a brief summary of needed research. Clinicians looking to begin or enhance their practice with older adults will find Understanding Elder Abuse an invaluable resource.

Author Biography

Shelly L. Jackson is a visiting assistant professor in the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy, Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, at the University of Virginia, USA.

Long Description

As the baby boom generation reaches retirement age, mental health clinicians will increasingly be working with older adults, some of whom will have experienced abuse or are at risk of experiencing abuse. This book will help clinicians recognize and respond appropriately should they encounter such clients in their practice. This concise, reader-friendly book quickly familiarizes readers with essential aspects of the field of elder abuse, including risk and protective factors, the important roles played by cognition and capacity, clinicians; legal and ethical obligations to report suspected or known elder abuse, and the purpose and function of adult protective services. Readers will learn strategies to communicate effectively with older adults, screen for cognitive deficits, detect possible abuse, and work in tandem with adult protective services. Current and emerging interventions targeting older adults and their caregivers are also reviewed, along with a brief summary of needed research. Clinicians looking to begin or enhance their practice with older adults will find Understanding Elder Abuse an invaluable resource.

Details ISBN1433827557 Author Shelly L. Jackson Pages 144 Publisher American Psychological Association Series Concise Guides on Trauma Care ISBN-10 1433827557 ISBN-13 9781433827556 Format Paperback Imprint American Psychological Association Subtitle A Clinician's Guide Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 362.682 Short Title Understanding Elder Abuse Language English Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-02-01 NZ Release Date 2018-02-01 US Release Date 2018-02-01 UK Release Date 2017-10-30 AU Release Date 2017-10-29 We've got this

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