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Erin E Emery-Tiburcio1, Richard Zweig2, Mark Brennan Ing3
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center.
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This article provides an executive summary of the American Psychological Association's (2024) approved Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Older Adults. As many more Americans are living longer, the demand for mental health services for older adults across many settings is increasing, as is the need for guidance for psychologists with limited training in working with older adults. Newly organized to be consistent with the Pikes Peak geropsychology competencies, the guidelines provide updated recommendations regarding attitudes, general aspects of aging, intersectionality of individual identities, clinical issues, assessment, intervention, consultation, professional issues, and continuing education and training relevant to practice for psychologists working with older adults, including an increased focus on diversity and telehealth. In this executive summary, we provide brief synopses of the 21 guidelines and conclude with suggested resources for professional development in this vitally important area of clinical practice. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
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