Counseling Older People: Opportunities and Challenges

By Charlene M. Kampfe

Book Overview

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 and case studies 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556203233
• ISBN13: 9781556203237
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: American Counseling Association
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"