Forensic Geropsychology: Practice Essentials

This book provides essential information about providing mental health services to older adults in forensic contexts, and to the legal decision-makers involved. Chapters describe the nuts and bolts of civil litigation as it relates to brain injury, dementia, PTSD, and pain; assessment of competency to stand trial and to be executed; and the special treatment needs of incarcerated older adults. Also included are chapters on assessing testamentary capacity, assessing older adults pursuing VA benefits, and psychology's role in guardianship and conservatorship decisions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433828928
• ISBN13: 9781433828928
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.2" x 10.2"