Abstract" Psychological Aspects of Geriatric Rehabilitation" is a valuable resource for
clinicians with concerns about the mental health of their older patients. The number of older
adults utilizing rehabilitation services is rapidly growing and an understanding of the
psychology of aging is imperative for their effective treatment. This book is unique in its
specific, sole focus on psychological issues in geriatric rehabilitation, permitting more in-
depth exploration of this vital topic. In addition, it strives to intermingle concepts and practice …

Background Never previously-experienced changesin the age structure of Western
populations have been gathering momentum since the last decadesof the nineteenth
century. It is well known that one resulting feature has been a spectacular increase in the
number and proportion of persons be-longing to the involutional and senescent groups. In
response, a special branch of medicine, geriatrics, has becomeestablished. Many
psychological disorders have their greatest incidence during middle and late life. The …