Thomas Krajewski M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University of Maryland Medical School
Thomas F. Krajewski, M.D. is the former Chief Physician for the State of Maryland and Assistant Secretary for Health who has published Elder Interventions: A Guide To Caring For The Elderly With Behavior And Emotional Problems.
Learn more about Dr. Krajewski here.
“About 2 million people in the US over the age of 65 have a diagnosis of depression. At least 4 million people have some form of dementia. The highest rate of suicide is in this group. There are millions of elderly persons with other mental health problems that are affecting families, friends, and society in general.
What do these numbers mean? They demonstrate the widespread nature of these conditions, which are seen on a daily basis. These are the confused, forgetful, wandering, combative, depressed, withdrawn, or socially inappropriate elderly who impact all of us. These people can be helped. We must not assume these problems are a normal part of the aging process.
Elder Interventions is a step-by-step handbook for families, friends, and caregivers who are dealing with these issues daily. This book leads the reader by identifying and evaluating these emotional/behavioral problems and then developing concrete plans to treat them. This text provides advice on topics ranging from taking car keys away from a dangerous driver to preventing an older adult from wandering. It is rich with clinical stories that both explain technique and expect and inspire optimism.
An essential guide for any family, elder interventions a short educate and motivate all who care for the elderly.”
Elder Interventions is available on Amazon and authorhouse.com.
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