Questions:

1. According to Douthit, how might it be possible to counteract the damaging effects of Alzheimer’s genes? 
2. What are the most important predictors of harm for persons with cognitive impairment living alone?
3. According to Zarit, what manifestations of dementia are more responsive to behavioral and environmental intervention?
4. According to Welfel, what are the guidelines to assist counselors in reporting suspected cases of elderly maltreatment/abuse? 
5. What gerontological counseling methods have been proven effective with older clients? 

Answers:

A. (1) the etiology of the cognitive impairment; (2) the kinds of cognitive deficits exhibited; (3) the behavior disturbances present; and (4) existing social resources
B.  by building complex verbal skills early in life
C. (1)  routinely consider elder maltreatment as a possibility when dealing with an older client who is dependent on family or others for care (2) provide an empathic and supportive atmosphere in which to discuss the older person's problems  (3) gather information related to the risk factors for abuse (4) interviewing family members separately is more likely to result in honest disclosures than is a multiple-person session (5) educate clients about the services available to assist them
D.  Mutable conditions, such as client's behavior, mood and functional competency, should be the focus of treatment, though gains may be temporary.
E.  cognitive behavior, life review, and bibliotherapy