Latinos - General, Geriatric Psychology, Mental Health Services & Personnel
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Overview
Hispanic Aged Mental Health describes the influence of cultural factors on the aging process of elderly Hispanic persons in the United States. Emphasizing a clinically relevant presentation of mental health issues in this population, it focuses on incidence and assessment of dementia and depression and describes various forms of intervention that may be used. This unique book helps clinicians better understand and work with Hispanic elderly and their families.Chapters cover a wide range of topics within the subject to give a broad view of the problems often faced by elderly Hispanic people. Topics addressed include life satisfaction, ethnocultural themes in caregiving, acculturation and depression of Hispanics in the U.S., alcoholism, self-reliant behavior, treating the sequelae of a curse, and barriers to health care access. Several psychometric scales in Spanish translation are included to help facilitate treatment of Spanish speaking clients. Psychologists, psychiatrists, gerontologists, social workers, counselors, and all people who work with elderly Hispanic people will find Hispanic Aged Mental Health an invaluable guide in their daily practice.
Editorials
Booknews
Describes the cultural factors than influence the aging process of elderly Hispanic citizens of the US, focusing on the incidence and assessment of dementia and depression and the various forms of intervention that can be used. Emphasizing clinical applications, includes Spanish translations of three psychometric scales. The 14 articles were also published as Clinical Gerontologist vol. 11, nos. 3/4 (1992). Paper edition (unseen), $14.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 29, 1992
Publisher
Haworth Press Inc
Pages
201
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781560242178