Geriatric psychiatry basics

Abstract

Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals who have experience working with the elderly are in greater demand than ever before. Unfortunately, geriatric training is limited, or, in some cases, lacking altogether. The need for a primer to which clinicians can turn for this information is critical. This handbook answers the call, addressing the issues fundamental to geriatric care. An immensely practical and user-friendly handbook, it equips all clinicians, medically trained or not, with a basic knowledge of how to effectively care for our growing elderly population. The chapters cover: successful aging and application of the biopsychosocial model; geriatric psychopharmacology; cognitive disorders; treating behavioral disturbances associated with dementia; mood disorders; psychosis; anxiety disorders; sleep disorders; somatoform disorders; psychotherapy with older adults; and psychiatry in the nursing home and inpatient care. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)(create)