| Description |
xvi, 219 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. The Past, Present, and Future of Psychosocial Services in Long-Term Care -- Ch. 2. Psychosocial Needs of LTC Residents -- Ch. 3. Assessment of Mental Disorders in LTC -- Ch. 4. The Geriatric Depression Scale and Mini-Mental State Exam -- Ch. 5. Counseling and Psychotherapy -- Ch. 6. Designing Behavioral Assessments and Interventions -- Ch. 7. Interventions for Specific Psychosocial and Behavioral Problems -- Ch. 8. Psychiatric Medication -- Ch. 9. Administrative Issues: The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Preparation for Survey -- Ch. 10. Legal and Ethical Issues -- Ch. 11. Preventing Burnout: Taking Care of Your Own Psychosocial Needs -- A. Care Plan Resources -- B. Responsibilities of the Social Services Department -- C. Quality of Life Assessment: Individual and Group Interview Question for HCFA Surveyors -- D. Quality of Life Assessment: Observation of Noninterviewable Resident for HCFA Surveyors. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Nursing home residents -- Mental health.
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Geriatric psychiatry.
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Geriatric Psychiatry.
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Long-Term Care -- psychology.
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| Added Author |
Splain, D. Michael.
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| ISBN |
0789001144 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0789001896 paperback alkaline paper |
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