Though mental health recommendations for the elderly is rapidly evolving, the few current textbooks on this subject are either too voluminous or complex for regular review by clinicians, and most do not contain the latest information available in the field. Written by experts in geriatric psychiatry, this book provides a comprehensive yet concise review of the subject.The text covers topics that include the social aspect of aging, treatment and diagnosis options unique to the elderly in need of psychiatric care, policy and ethics, and particular geriatric health concerns that may influence psychiatric considerations.
Psychiatric Disorders Late in Life is the ultimate resource for practicing psychiatrists, physicians, geriatricians, and medical students concerned with the mental healthcare of the elderly.
Part 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Life CourseDevelopmental and Transitional Events
Chapter 2 Demography and Epidemiology
Chapter 3 Culture and Gender
Chapter 4 Family and Community
Chapter 5 Economics and Health Policy
Part 2 Biological aspects of aging
Chapter 6 Neuroanatomy and neuropathology
Chapter 7 Biochemistry and neuropharmacology
Chapter 8 Anatomy and physiology
Part 3 Diagnostic methods
Chapter 9 Interviewing and history taking
Chapter 10 Mental status examination
Chapter 11 Functional assessment
Chapter 12 Psychological and neuropsychological testing
Chapter 13 Neurologic Examination
Chapter 14 Clinical Laboratory Testing
Chapter 15 Structural and Functional Imaging
Chapter 16 Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 17 DepressivelÃY
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