Handbook of Gerontology

A multidisciplinary resource that combines the latest researchwith the best practices for working with older adultsThe Handbook of Gerontology: Evidence-Based Approaches toTheory, Practice, and Policy provides an essential source ofimportant theoretical and applied information on gerontology forall mental health professionals interested in optimizing the healthand well-being of older adults. Interdisciplinary and incorporatingthe most current evidence-based practices in its focus, this timelybook considers the many factors that affect the way this growingpopulation experiences the world-and provides a positive andproactive guide to administering care.Integrating the latest research findings with important practiceimplications for working with an older client population, theHandbook of Gerontology draws on a multidisciplinary team of expertcontributors who provide coverage and insight into a diverse rangeof topics, including:* A global perspective on aging* Elder abuse* Family caregiving* Parenting grandchildren* Depression* Substance abuse* Alzheimer's disease* Successful aging and personality* Biological and cognitive aspects and theories of agingAn exceptional resource for practitioners, researchers,policymakers, and students, the Handbook of Gerontology isessential reading for anyone who works with older adults.