Mental Health and Mental Illness in Later Life: The Ecology of Theory and Practice, by Michael A. Smyer and Stephen J. Bartels

Defining Mental Health in Later Life, by Sara Honn Qualls

Mental Disorders of Aging: An Emerging Public Health Crisis? by Stephen J. Bartels and Michael A. Smyer

Culture and Mental Health: Providing Appropriate Services for a Diverse Older Population, by Tobi A. Abramson, Laura Trejo, and Daniel W. L. Lai

Geriatric Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment, by Charles F. Reynolds III, George S. Alexopoulos, and Ira R. Katz

Dementia: A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Risk Factors, by Kecia Watari and Margaret Gatz

Psychotic Disorders in Late Life: Implications for Treatment and Future Directions for Clinical Services, by Barton W. Palmer, David Folsom, Stephen Bartels, and Dilip V. Jeste

Minor Depression and 'Subthreshold' Anxiety Symptoms in Older Adults: Psychosocial Therapies and Special Considerations, by Mark T. Hegel, Melinda A. Stanley, and Patricia E. Areán

Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, and Psychoactive Medication Among Older People, by Frederic C. Blow, David W. Oslin,and Kristen L. Barry

Depression and Coexisting Medical Disorders in Late Life, by Daniel Weintraub, Patricia Furlan, and Ira R. Katz

The Key Role of Primary Care Physicians in Mental Health Care for Elders, by Thomas Oxman and Allen Dietrich

Nursing Assistants as Providers of Mental Health Care in Nursing Homes, by Cornelia Beck, Rebecca Doan, and Marisue Cody

Assisted Living: The New Frontier for Mental Health Care? by Marion Becker, Lawrence Schonfeld, and Paul G. Stiles

Mental Health Services in Home Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges, by Martha L. Bruce

Parity and Prescriptions: Policy Developments and Their Implications for Mental Health in Later Life, by Dennis G. Shea

Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Geriatric Mental Health, by Stephen J. Bartels, William E. Haley, and Aricca R. Dums

Competency Assessment and Research in an Aging Society, by Daniel Marson

Family Caregiving for People with Alzheimer's Disease: Results of the NYU Spouse Caregiver Intervention Study, by Mary S. Mittleman

Providers of Mental Health Services--Now and in the Future, by Tobi A. Abramson and Maureen Halpin

The Transformation of Retirement in Twentieth-Century America: From Discontent to Satisfaction, by Melissa A. Hardy

Patterns of Work and Retirement for a New Century, by Robert L. Clark and Joseph F. Quinn

The Labor Market for Older Workers, by Sara E. Rix

Ability Is Ageless, by Andrea Wooten

What's Next for Social Security? Partial Privatization? by John B. Williamson

Retirement Saving and Financial Planning: Different from a Decade Ago, by Steven S. Shagrin

Retirement: Who Is at Risk? by E. Percil Stanford and Paula M. Usita

Policy Issues Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People in Retirement, by Sean Cahill and Ken South

The Retirement Planning Specialty, by Helen Dennis

Retirement and Retirees: An Emerging Business Opportunity, by George P. Moschis

Deciding Where to Live: The Emerging Residential Settlement Patterns of Retired Americans, by Stephen M. Golant

Retirement and Family Relationships: An Opportunity in Later Life, by Lorraine T. Dorfman

Creating the Right Rite of Passage for Retirement, by Joel Savishinsky

Women's Voices on Retirement: Older and Wiser, by Jane Glenn Haas

Civic Windfall? Realizing the Promise in an Aging America, by Marc Freedman

Our Bookshelf and Browser: Useful Sources About Work and Retirement, by David Ekerdt and Helen Dennis

Defining Diversity: A Primer and a Review, by John Capitman

The 'Browning' of the Graying of America: Diversity in the Elderly Population and Policy Implications, by David E. Hayes-Bautista, Paul Hsu, Aide Perez, and Cristina Gamboa

Health and Social Issues Associated with Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Disparities, by Jerry C. Johnson and Nancy H. Smith

Social Policy Issues and Concerns in a Diverse Aging Society: Implications of Increasing Diversity, by Jeanette Takamura

Cultural Competency: How Is It Measured? Does It Make a Difference? by Scott Miyake Geron

Cultural Awareness in Health and Social Services: The Experience of On Lok, by Susan Kornblatt, Catherine Eng, and Jennie Chin Hansen

Recognizing Diversity and Moving Toward Cultural Competence: One Organization's Effort, by Donna Yee and Carmelita Tursi

'Reverse Integration' at an Adult Day Health Center, by Angela R. Bryant

Health Action Theatre by Seniors: Community Development and Education with Groups of Diverse Languages and Cultures, by Isabel Palmar and Odete Nascimento

Adapting a Standardized Assessment Measure to Fit a Unique Community: The Home Care Satisfaction Measure in Hawaii, by Kathryn L. Braun and Harumi S. Karel

Multiservice Organization Combats Elder Abuse in the Chinese Community, by Maria Manigbas

Diversity Links: Diversity and Cultural Competence on the Web, by Paula M. Usita

Looking at the Past and the Future of Diversity and Aging: An Interview with E. Percil Stanford and Fernando Torres-Gil, by Jonathan Kauffman

Falls Among Older Adults: Public Health Impact and Prevention Strategies, by Judy A. Stevens

Risk Factors for Falls: A Central Role in Prevention, by Laurence Z. Rubenstein and Karen R. Josephson

Sensory Impairment and Fall Risk, by Rein Tideiksaar

Gait Risk Factors for Falls in Older Adults: A Dynamic Perspective, by Robert C. Wagenaar, Kenneth G. Holt, Masa Kubo, and Chia-Ling Ho

Fear of Falling: An Emerging Public Health Problem, by Helen W. Lach

Evidence-Based Guideline for Falls Prevention: Summary of the Bi-National Panel, by Laurence Z. Rubenstein, Rose Anne Kenny, Martin Eccles, Finbarr Martin, Mary E. Tinetti, and the AGS, BGS, AAOS Panel on Falls Prevention

Prevention of Falls at Home: Transforming Unsafe Spaces into Healthy Places for Older People, by Mary E. Northridge and Nadine Levick

Explaining the Lack of Communication About Falls and Fear of Falling, by Elizabeth Dugan and Denise Bonds

Using Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to Reduce Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance, by Elizabeth Walker Peterson

Results of Intervention Research: Implications for Practice, by Debra J. Rose

Assessing the Risk of Falls: Guidelines for Selecting Appropriate Measures for Clinical Practice Settings, by Karen L. Perell

Home-Safety Checklists for Elders in Print and on the Internet, by Barbara J. Kercher and Laurence Z. Rubenstein

Balance Interventions to Prevent Falls, by Katherine Olga Berg and Dahlia Kairy

Remembering When: A Fall and Fire Prevention Program for Older Adults, by Sharon Gamache

Hip Protectors to Prevent Fall-Related Fractures, by Elizabeth Walker Peterson, Jonathan Howland, and Jes B. Lauritzen

Falling Between the Cracks: A Community Hospital's Efforts to Prevent Fall-Related Injuries, by Lorrie E. Willet and Barry T. Sullivan

Resources for Fall Prevention and Management of Fear of Falling, compiled by Elizabeth Walker Peterson, Susan Murphy, and Joy Hammel

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