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First published in 1984, the purpose of this book was to provide ideas and suggestions about the usefulness of applied psychology in dealing with some problems of the elderly. It looks at the traditional psychological topic of assessment through to psychological treatment and management approaches for various problems.

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Contributors. Preface. 1. Assessment of Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly: A Review Chris Gilleard 2. Evaluation of Disability in the Elderly Ron Lyle 3. Assessment of Behavioural Impairment in the Elderly: A Review Chris Gilleard 4. Towards a Behavioural Analysis of Dementia John Hodge 5. The Social Dimensions of Senile Dementia Mary L. M. Gilhooly 6. The Measurement of Engagement in the Institutionalised Elderly Malcolm McFadyen 7. Theoretical and Practical Considerations in Reality Orientation Therapy with the Elderly Ian Hanley 8. The Evaluation of Reality Orientation John Gerald Greene 9. Understanding and Treating Depression in the Elderly Ian Hanley and Elizabeth Baikie 10. Sexuality and the Elderly Elizabeth Baikie 11. Effective Psychological Care for the Elderly David Jeffery and Peter Saxby. Index.