Contents:
1. Introduction 2. Causes of Dementia in Younger People 3. Assessment and Referral 4. Treatments for Dementia 5. Occupational Therapy Interventions 6. Psychological Interventions 7. Social Worker and Social Care: Roles and Intervention 8. Multi-Agency Working 9. Views of Users and Carers 10. Planning Services for Younger People with Dementia 11. Day Care and Outreach Interventions 12. Support for Patients 13. Support for Families 14. Links with Other Health Services 15. Multi-agency Working 16. Views of Users and Carers

Depression affects between 10-15% of older people, making it the most frequently encountered mental health condition in later life. Despite this, the condition is easily missed in clinical practice or not adequately treated. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this second edition of Depression in Later Life highlights areas of depression which are of special relevance to later life, how to diagnose depression in an older person, the overlap with dementia and various other physical illnesses, and important pharmacological and psychological considerations. All chapters have been updated with new data where relevant, and case vignettes are included to ensure the book is relatable and easy to read.