The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Neuropsychiatry

Concise and organized for easy reference, the popular Textbook of Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and behavior disorders in aging patients who display impaired brain function. Leveraging expert perspectives from the multiple disciplines that inform geriatric neuropsychiatry, this text equips readers with a fresh understanding and practical application of the latest neuroscience research as it relates to the health care of aging patients with neuropsychiatric illness. The arrival of this updated text addresses two pressing realities: the optimal care needed for an increasingly aging population and the groundbreaking advancements in neuroscience research and diagnostic improvements in brain imaging that can greatly aid their treatment and care. This relevant text is highly recommended for psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, geriatricians, psychiatric nurses, residents and fellows, and other clinicians interested in the study and treatment of the effects of aging on the brain. Read more