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Originally published in 1981 and edited by a pioneer in
psychogeriatric services, this book spans medicine, psychiatry,
social work and organisation of services of the elderly, written by
eminent authors from several different professions. Chapters
include those on stroke rehabilitation, dementia, neurosis,
psychotherapy for the elderly and institutional care, among others.
The book discusses many issues which remain as pertinent today as
when it was first published, not least the problems of providing
health services for ageing populations.
Until recently the literature has sadly neglected the commonest
disorders of old age which, lacking a demonstrable organic basis,
have tended to be called 'functional'. Professor Chiu and Dr Ames
provide us with the first comprehensive text to deal with all the
non-dementing psychiatric disorders in a practical guide and
exhaustive reference. Interfacing psychiatry and somatic medicine,
and confronting the issues of co-morbidity, this text clearly
outlines our core knowledge about clinical problems, discussing
appropriate treatments and highlighting areas for future research.
Along with case histories which bring much of the detail into
lively focus, chapters are neatly cross-referenced and are rich in
practical advice for multidisciplinary management strategies. A
unique group of contributors of international renown includes
members of a number of allied health disciplines relevant to
old-age psychiatry. This text is sure to be of widespread interest
to all professionals concerned with the health of older people.
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