This vol. meets a growing need in the areas of geriatric assessment combining data from studies in the area of cognitive aging, changes in cog. functioning, caregivers reports, and ethics. For psychologists, neuropsychologists, researchers, clinicians.

Contents: Preface. Issues in Psychogeriatric Assessment. Psychometric Issues. Screening Instruments for Cognitive Impairment. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales. Measures of Intellectual Functioning and Neuropsychological Batteries. Memory Assessment. Attention and Executive Functioning. Language, Visuospatial, Perceptual, and Motor Functioning. Assessing Psychopathology. Age-Associated Conditions Affecting Cognition. The Role of the Caregiver in Neuropsychological Assessment. Ethics in the Assessment of Elderly Persons.