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<p>This book provides insight into the primary issues faced by older adults; the services and benefits available to them; and the knowledge base, techniques, and skills necessary to work effectively in a therapeutic relationship. Dr. Kampfe offers empirically and anecdotally based strategies and interventions for dealing with clients’ personal concerns and describes ways counselors can advocate for older people on a systemic level. Individual and group exercises are incorporated throughout the book to enhance its practicality.</p> <p>Topics covered include an overview of population demographics and characteristics; counseling considerations and empowering older clients; successful aging; mental health and wellness; common medical conditions; multiple losses and transitions; financial concerns; elder abuse; veterans’ issues; sensory loss; changing family dynamics; managing Social Security and Medicare; working after retirement age; retirement transitions, losses, and gains; residential options; and death and dying.<br /><br /></p> <p>*Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. <br /><br /> *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA <a href="https://imis.counseling.org/store/detail.aspx?id=78104">website</a>.<a href="https://imis.counseling.org/store/detail.aspx?id=78104"><br /></a></p> <p>*Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to <a href="mailto:permissions@counseling.org">permissions@counseling.org</a>.<br /><br /></p>