Table 2.
Extent of Adoption of Suggested Treatment Approaches and Expert-Panel Recommendations in Private Centers Offering Special Services for Older Adults (N = 63)
| Ma | SD | |
|---|---|---|
| Suggested Treatment Approachesb | ||
| Engaging in non-confrontational treatment | 4.37 | .92 |
| Focusing on (re)building self-esteem | 4.25 | .98 |
| Teaching skills to cope with depression, loneliness, loss | 4.32 | .95 |
| Focusing on (re)building social networks | 4.27 | 1.02 |
| Tailoring content & pace toward older adults | 4.41 | .78 |
| Hiring staff interested/experienced working with older adults | 4.02 | 1.28 |
| Providing linkages with | ||
| medical services | 4.40 | .98 |
| community-based services | 4.21 | 1.15 |
| Expert Panel Recommendationsc: Offering | ||
| Cognitive-behavioral treatment | 4.05 | .94 |
| Group-based treatment | 3.68 | 1.48 |
| Individual counseling | 4.19 | 1.05 |
| Medical/psychiatric treatment | 3.52 | 1.55 |
| Marital/family involvement/therapy | 3.83 | 1.30 |
| Case management/community linked services | 3.73 | 1.53 |
Note.
a
0 = not at all to 5 = almost always;
b
Schonfeld & Dupree (1995);
c
SAMHSA/CSAT (1998).