Book contents
- Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part 1 Introduction to Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Part 2 Evidence-Based Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Part 3 Special Topics in Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Chapter 9 Psychotherapy and Cognitive Disorders
- Chapter 10 Combining Psychotherapy and Medications for Late-Life Psychiatric Disorders
- Chapter 11 Psychotherapy with Diverse Adults in Later Life
- Chapter 12 Individual versus Group Psychotherapy
- Chapter 13 End-of-Life Issues
- Index
- References
Chapter 9 - Psychotherapy and Cognitive Disorders
from Part 3 - Special Topics in Psychotherapy in Later Life
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 January 2020
- Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part 1 Introduction to Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Part 2 Evidence-Based Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Part 3 Special Topics in Psychotherapy in Later Life
- Chapter 9 Psychotherapy and Cognitive Disorders
- Chapter 10 Combining Psychotherapy and Medications for Late-Life Psychiatric Disorders
- Chapter 11 Psychotherapy with Diverse Adults in Later Life
- Chapter 12 Individual versus Group Psychotherapy
- Chapter 13 End-of-Life Issues
- Index
- References
Summary
This chapter reviews the most researched psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals with cognitive impairment (CI) and common symptoms targeted by these interventions. Elements of assessment and psychotherapy modifications to consider when working with individuals with dementia are also discussed. Assessment components might include clarification of medical symptom overlap, collateral information, assessment instruments developed for individuals with cognitive difficulties, and incorporating consultation with other specialties. In general, clinicians should consider using simplified skills, increasing the number and frequency of sessions, shortening sessions, reducing group size, and providing more guidance during skill instruction and practice when working with individuals with cognitive impairments. Despite their promise and recommendations for their use, nonpharmacological therapies for individuals with dementia have a small research base and warrant continued development and evaluation.
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- Psychotherapy in Later Life , pp. 139 - 149Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020
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