Older patients can benefit as well as younger ones from psychotherapy. Following introductory chapters on cognitive behavioral therapy and adapting CBT to work with this population, clinical psychologist James (Newcastle U., National Health Trust, UK) discusses CBT stages and goals in classic and non- standardized formats, a therapist competency scale, case studies of depression and dementia, and personal reflections on adapting CBT for older adults and improving their access to mental health services. The text includes information on disorder-specific conceptual models, and a summary of a training manual in the use of the Cognitive Therapy Scale Revised (CTS-R). Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)