Textbook of Geriatric Neuropsychiatry: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians

The third edition of this widely acclaimed textbook provides a thorough review of geriatric neuropsychiatry, a clinical subspecialty dedicated to diagnosing and treating psychiatric and behavioral disorders in aging patients with impaired brain function.

Aging Population and Psychosocial Changes

The book addresses the reality of an increasingly aging population and the accompanying psychosocial changes this brings for patients and caregivers, highlighting the need for effective healthcare solutions for patients with neuropsychiatric illnesses.

Bridging the Gap between Geriatric Neurology and Geriatric Psychiatry

This comprehensive textbook bridges the fields of geriatric neurology and geriatric psychiatry, emphasizing the relationships between neuropsychiatric illnesses and the aging of the nervous system.

Advancements in Geriatric Neuropsychiatry

Responding to advancements in the study and science of geriatric neuropsychiatry, as well as feedback from past readers and clinicians, this edition provides the latest research and clinical applications in the field.

Organized for Easy Reference

The textbook is divided into four parts, providing concise and organized information within the context of the latest neuroscience research and clinical applications.

Clinical Definitions and Neuropsychiatric Syndromes

Part one covers clinical definitions of essential neuropsychiatric syndromes and disorders commonly seen in the elderly, as well as their manifestations.

Principles and Special Considerations for Treatment

Part two emphasizes the principles and special considerations essential for the safe and effective treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders in the elderly.

Interactions between Aging, Psychosocial, and Neuropharmacological Elements

Part three studies the importance of interactions among aging, psychosocial, family, and neuropharmacological elements, as well as brain stimulation therapies.

Influence of the Aging Nervous System on Neuropsychiatric Illnesses

Part four provides an in-depth review of the influence of the aging nervous system on the pathophysiology, neuropsychiatric manifestations, clinical course, and prognosis of neurological and psychiatric illnesses in the elderly.

A Comprehensive Resource for Clinicians

This integrative specialty draws from a diversity of fields, including psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, neuroimaging, neuropsychopharmacology, gerontology, genetics, and molecular biology. This textbook 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.

With its comprehensive approach and concise organization, this textbook is an essential resource for clinicians seeking to provide optimal care for their elderly patients with neuropsychiatric disorders.