Counseling older people opportunities and challenges / Charlene M. Kampfe.
| Author/creator | Kampfe, Charlene M. author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Alexandria, VA : American Counseling Association, [2015] |
| Copyright Date | copyright 2015 |
| Description | 1 online resource (ix, 357 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?CTV4;3406228 |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The increasing older population and its characteristics -- Counselor considerations when working with older people -- Advocacy and aging issues -- Aging well/successful aging -- Health issues associated with aging -- Mental health issues among older people -- Special issues associated with aging -- Sensory loss among the older population -- Maintaining and managing interpersonal relationships -- Social security and medicare-related programs: sorting through the maze -- Retirement and the need or desire to work -- Residential issues for older people -- End of life/death and dying/grief and loss. |
| Abstract | This book provides insight into the primary issues faced by older adults; the services and benefits available to them; and the knowledge base, techniques, and skills necessary to work effectively in a therapeutic relationship. Dr. Kampfe offers empirically and anecdotally based strategies and interventions for dealing with clients’ personal concerns and describes ways counselors can advocate for older people on a systemic level. Individual and group exercises are incorporated throughout the book to enhance its practicality.Topics covered include an overview of population demographics and characteristics; counseling considerations and empowering older clients; successful aging; mental health and wellness; common medical conditions; multiple losses and transitions; financial concerns; elder abuse; veterans’ issues; sensory loss; changing family dynamics; managing Social Security and Medicare; working after retirement age; retirement transitions, losses, and gains; residential options; and death and dying. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed October 05, 2017). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-336) and index. |
| Language | In English. |
| Issued in other form | Original version: 9781556203237 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |