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Moye, Jennifer; Marson, Daniel C.; Edelstein, Barry – American Psychologist, 2013
Over the past 40 years, the assessment and scientific study of capacity in older adults has emerged as a distinct field of clinical and research activity for psychologists. This new field reflects the convergence of several trends: the aging of American society, the growing incidence and prevalence of dementia, and the patient rights,…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Gerontology, Older Adults, Personal Autonomy
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Csikai, Ellen L.; Durkin, Daniel W. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2009
As the number of older adults in the United States increases, so will the expected number of allegations of elder abuse. Adult protective services (APS) staff are likely to handle much more complex situations, and in growing numbers, due to the presence of chronic and life-limiting conditions of their clients. The APS workers, in this national…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Elder Abuse, Continuing Education, Older Adults