Late-Life Depression and Anxiety is a cornerstone resource for clinicians who want to provide adults with late-life depression and anxiety the support they need to live better lives and to prevent suicide in this population. Patients who receive proper mental health treatment through early and appropriate interventions can enjoy a higher quality of life, without the unnecessary suffering and oppressive health care costs that come with undiagnosed, or misdiagnosed, mental illness. Most older adults seek mental health care from a primary care provider, who may not have the time or tools to help them-until now. This robust resource gives primary physicians and other health care professionals the information they need to support older adults seeking help for anxiety and depression. Late-Life Depression and Anxiety offers both high-quality research and knowledge and evidence-based frameworks and techniques to provide solutions for every clinician who wants to screen, diagnose, and successfully treat older adults with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. This convenient guide empowers day-to-day practice with recognized assessment methods, case examples modeling diagnostic and treatment techniques, and the latest information and resources for patients, families, and caregivers. Health care professionals at every stage of their career will benefit from the book's informed examination of what depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention look like for older adults today. This actionable guide delivers step-by-step advice for turning theory into practice. The chapter authors, all of whom are leading educators and practitioners, bring together a blend of essential tools and know-how for optimizing outcomes, including the following: * Information on accurate, easy-to-use instruments for identifying depression and anxiety in older adults, as well as estimating the risk of suicide* Up-to-date thinking and assessment tools to help clinicians fully understand the medical, behavioral, personal, social, and spiritual factors influencing patients' coping and help-seeking behavior* Best practices for educating older adult patients and their families on mental health and suicide prevention, including creating a suicide safety plan* Informed guidance on counseling older adults with respect for their individual abilities, beliefs, and cultures, including those in the LGBTQ+ community Anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts are not normal parts of aging. Late-Life Depression and Anxiety is an invaluable guide for health care professionals as they work with patients and families to guide them along a path of healthy aging.

The number of geriatric psychiatrists, specialty fellowships, and practices has been declining relative to the increase in the number of older adults in the United States; critical shortages in care are the new norm. Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia was designed to address this predicament by enabling primary care providers to access a solid knowledge base and the clinical experience required to meet the needs of their patients with dementia. The author has written a concise yet comprehensive book that covers the full range of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) encountered by patients, families, caregivers, and primary care providers. In addition, the book provides the necessary foundation for distinguishing the different types of dementia, critical elements of patient history needed to develop an appropriate treatment approach, and the basic medical examinations and lab work that should be performed. Each chapter begins with a brief precis; well-written descriptions of the major topic follow. The chapters explore the common types of behavioral and emotional symptoms and the important associated system issues relevant to dementia care, including elder abuse reporting, creation of advance directives and power of attorney arrangements, safety planning, and caregiver support.The book's strengths are many * Carefully chosen, realistic case examples bring the material to life in a vivid, compelling way.* An up-to-date review of the literature is presented, striking an appropriate balance between new and promising findings and current standard-of-care practices. The book also identifies significant gaps in the literature.* Standard-of-care pharmacological and psychosocial approaches in the management of BPSD are offered with a realistic understanding of the benefits and difficulties of implementing each.* Relevant information on complementary medicine is included, and the book covers personality, cultural, and spiritual domains so that the reader is cognizant of the whole-person approach in delivering dementia care.* Each chapter includes key points for quick and easy reference and resources to share with patients, families, and caregivers-a boon to the busy clinician. * Although intended as a practical guide for clinicians in a variety of fields, those in academia who specialize in geriatric medicine or psychiatry will find the book a useful way to organize and teach this material to students, residents, and fellows. Pragmatic and clinically oriented, Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia will help primary care practitioners provide informed, compassionate care to older adults at risk for, or exhibiting, BPSD.