PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES IN GEROPSYCHOLOGY


American Psychological Association

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Authors

Why Practitioners Need Information

Demographic Realities

Myths About Older Adults

Realities of Aging

Psychological Problems of Aging

Assessment of Older Adults

Psychological Intervention

Professional Concerns

Conclusion

Professional Resources

Bibliography

APA Affiliated Groups/Divisions

Division 12, Section II (Clinical Geropsychology)
Lynn G. Peterson, Administrative Officer
P.O. Box 1082
Niwot, CO 80544
phone: (303) 652-3126
fax: (303) 652-2723
email:
lpete@gowebway.com

Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging)
APA Division Services
phone: (202) 336-6013

APA Committee on Aging
Public Interest Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
phone: (202) 336-6050
fax: (202) 336-6040
email:
publicinterest@apa.org

Other Societies/Organizations

American Society on Aging
Mental Health and Aging Network
833 Market Street, Ste. 511
San Francisco, CA 94103-1824
phone: (415) 974-9600

Gerontological Society of America
Mental Health Practice and Aging Interest Group
1030 15th Street, NW, Ste. 250
Washington, DC 20005-1503
phone: (202) 842-1275
fax: (202) 842-1150
email:
geron@geron.org
http://www.geron.org

Psychologists in Long-Term Care
Peter Lichtenberg, PhD
261 Mack Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
phone: (313) 745-9763
fax: (313) 745-9854

State Psychological Associations With Divisions or Interest Groups on Aging

New York Psychological Association
Division of Adult Development and Aging
Diane B. Kermani, Executive Director
Six Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY 12203
phone: (518) 437-1040

North Carolina Psychological Association
Public Advovacy Committee
Sally Cameron, Executive Director
1004 Dresser Court, Ste. 106
Raleigh, NC 27609-7353
phone: (919) 872-1005

Ohio Psychological Association
Kathy French, Executive Director
400 East Town Street, Ste. 620
Columbus, OH 43215-1599