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In Chapter 15 of Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, Comer reviews a variety of conditions that may impact functioning in later life, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, substance misuse, psychotic disorders, and disorders of cognition. Each of these types of disorders presents significant life challenges to those who have them. In this week's Discussion, you will evaluate the potential impacts of these various conditions on the lives of the elderly.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review the major disorders that affect the elderly.
• Consider the effects of these disorders and special considerations for the elderly.
• Selectoneof the disorders to explore further.

Post by Day 3 a brief description of your chosen disorder and the special challenges it presents to an elderly person versus someone in another age group. Evaluate the effects of the disorder on various aspects of functioning, including cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal functioning. Offer a creative solution or suggestion to combat one of the effects that you evaluated, either for the person suffering the disorder or a caregiver. Conclude with comments regarding special treatment considerations necessary for an elderly person diagnosed with this disorder.

 

resources

• Comer, R. J. (2016).Fundamentals of abnormal psychology(8th ed.). New York, NY: Worth
  • Chapter 14, "Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents"
  • Chapter 15, "Disorders of Aging and Cognition"
• Alzheimer’s Association. (2016). Retrieved fromhttp://www.alz.org/index.asp
• Autism Speaks. (2016). Retrieved from http://www.autismspeaks.org/
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders. (n.d.). Retrieved May 11, 2016, from http://www.centerforautism.com/
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). (2016). Retrieved fromhttp://www.chadd.org
• National Institute of Mental Health. (2016). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml

Optional Resources

• Aquarius Health Care Media. (Producer). (2002).Straight talk about autism[Video file]. Retrieved fromhttp://search.alexanderstreet.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ctiv/view/work/1779170
• Barkley, R. A. (Producer). (1994).ADHD in adults[Video file]. Retrieved fromhttp://search.alexanderstreet.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ctiv/view/work/1779081
• King, W. (Producer). (2005).ADHD: What it is, what it isn’t[Video file]. Retrieved from  http://search.alexanderstreet.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ctiv/view/work/1779118

With these Learning Resources in mind, please proceed to the Discussion.

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