Fox, a dementia clinician and manager of an older persons' service in an alcohol agency in the UK, and Wilson, a lecturer in occupational therapy, explain how counselors, psychologists, social
workers, occupational therapists, and community psychiatric nurses can provide counseling services to older people with alcohol problems, a little-discussed area. They outline the needs,
influences, patterns, and triggers that affect the development and progression of alcohol dependency in older people; a person-centered, behavioral theoretical model and non-directive
therapeutic process, from assessment to detoxification to relapse prevention and self-care; and illustrative case studies. They also provide guidance on working with clients with dementia,
depression, and bipolar disorder. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
