Scogin and Shah (psychology and social work, U. of Alabama) compile seven chapters on evidence-based treatments for psychological disorders prevalent in older adults--anxiety, depression, insomnia, memory function, behavioral disturbances of dementia, and caregiver distress. Mental health specialists from the US who work with older adults discuss their experiences and the challenges and benefits of using treatments like relaxation training, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, sleep restriction-sleep compression, cognitive bibliotherapy, problem-solving therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, reminiscence therapy, association, visual imagery, method of loci, self-guided training, pleasant event scheduling, and simulated presence therapy, with case examples, worksheets, and sample session outlines. The book is a continuation of efforts by the American Psychological Association's Society of Clinical Geropsychology to provide scholars, practitioners, consumers, and policy makers with information on evidence-based practices. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)