With an aging baby boomer population and life-prolonging medical
advances, psychiatrists must brace for an estimated 10 million
late-life patients by the year 2020. Geriatric Psychiatry (Review
of Psychiatry, Volume 22) outlines current research on this
burgeoning patient group, with practice implications for
clinicians.
In Geriatric Psychiatry renowned experts review the latest
information on etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options,
including pharmacological and behavioral therapies, for a range of
late-life disorders: - Depression and anxiety disorders -- A look
at late-stage depression and anxiety, with specific information on
depression that complicates dementia
- Dementia -- Research advances for better understanding of
pathophysiology, improved treatment options, and identification of
risk factors
- Late-life psychotic disorders -- Treating late-life
schizophrenia, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder,
as well as comorbidity associated with disorders such as
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and others
- Late-life addictions -- Screening, assessment, treatment,
compliance issues, and outcomes for patients with prescription drug
and alcohol addictions and comorbid conditions
Also included is an overview of the mental health delivery
system for older adults today, including trends in federal
expenditures, managed care, long-term-care regulatory trends,
special concerns for older adults with severe mental illness, and
legislative and policy initiatives.
Every psychiatrist who treats adults must prepare for a major
increase in older patients. Geriatric Psychiatry serves as a vital
update on current knowledge and practice options for improving
quality of life in older adults with mental illnesses.
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