Essentials of Geriatric Psychiatry, Second Edition

Preface. Part I: The Basic Science of Geriatric Psychiatry. Demography and epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in late life. Physiological and clinical considerations of geriatric patient care. Part II: Evaluation of Psychiatric Disorders in Late Life. The psychiatric interview of older adults. Use of the laboratory in the diagnostic workup of older adults. Neuropsychological assessment of dementia. Part III: Psychiatric Disorders in Late Life. Delirium. Dementia and milder cognitive syndromes. Mood disorders. Bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia and paranoid disorders. Anxiety disorders. Bereavement. Sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Alcohol and drug problems. Agitation and suspiciousness. Part IV: Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Late Life. Psychopharmacology. Electroconvulsive therapy. Individual and group psychotherapy. Working with families of older adults. Clinical psychiatry in the nursing home. Index.