The Clinical Gerontologist is a journal focused on behavioral health for older adults, providing original research, reviews, and clinical commentary relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners working with the elderly. Published in collaboration with long-term care psychologists, the journal is designed to support psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (including family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals addressing behavioral health issues in aging. Topics covered include: adapting to changing roles, issues related to diversity and aging, family caregiving, spirituality, cognitive and psychosocial assessment, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer's disease and other neurocognitive disorders, long-term care, behavioral medicine in aging, rehabilitation, and education for older adults. Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. All submitted content undergoes peer review by experts in the field and is selected based on academic rigor and relevance to practitioners to ensure that articles are at the forefront of the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique section in The Clinical Gerontologist is 'Clinical Commentary,' which contains brief observations and specific recommendations from practitioners, avoiding elaborate study designs or lengthy reference lists. This section offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into valuable clinical work by peers in a concise format.