Older adults

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Older adult psychology

Basic information

Aging Geropsychology Gerontology Geriatrics Life transitions Old age Older adults The context of care for older adults Theoretical approaches to aging

Clinical psychology

Mental health issues Dementia Assessment Neuropsychology in older adults Psychological therapy Themes in therapy Issues in older adult psychotherapy Older adults with learning disabilities

Professional issues

Competencies Training issues

Misc

Older adult scientific journals

• Old age

• Aging

• Neuropsychology in older adults

See also

Older adult scientific journals Clinical psychology with older adults

Key texts

Books

• Fisk,A.D. & Rogers,W.A. (Eds.), Handbook of Human Factors and the Older Adult. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

• Lawton, M.P., & Salthouse, T.A. (1998). Essential papers on the psychology of aging. London: New York University Press

• Whitbourne, S. K. (1996). The Aging Individual: Physical and Psychological Perspectives. New York, NY: Springer.

Papers

Kline, D. W., & Scialfa, C. T. (1997). Sensory and perceptual functioning: Basic research and human factors implications. In A. D. Fisk & W. A. Rogers (Eds.), Handbook of Human Factors and the Older Adult (pp. 27-54). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. Lindenberger, U., & Baltes, P. B. (1994). Sensory functioning and intelligence in old age: A strong connection. Psychology and Aging, 9, 339-355. Shinar, D., & Schieber, F. (1991). Visual requirements for safety and mobility of older drivers. Human Factors, 33, 507-519.

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