APPROPRIATE PSYCHOLOGICAL
INTERVENTIONS
FOR
OLDER
ADULTS
American Psychological Association
Table of Contents
Why Practitioners Need Information
Research indicates that psychological interventions that historically have been provided to younger and middle-aged adults are also effective for older adults. Many psychologists, therefore, possess therapeutic skills that could be beneficial to older adults with psychological difficulties. However, knowledge of the unique problems of late life and of the needed adaptation of psychological interventions for older adults will maximize the effectiveness of those therapeutic skills in this age group. Below are discussed general principles for conducting psychological interventions, the more common and appropriate interventions, and other useful interventions.
What Are General Principles For Conducting Psychological Interventions With Older Adults?
What Psychological Interventions Are Appropriate For Older Adults?
What Other Interventions May Be Useful For Older Adults?
What Adaptations Of Psychological Interventions Are Required For Older Adults?
What Other Roles Can Psychologists Play To Improve The Psychological Well-Being of Older Adults?
