Geriatric Psychiatry, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 45-4 - November 9, 2022
Editors: Louis J. Marino Jr., George Zubenko
Language: English
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In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Louis J. Marino, Jr. and George Zubenko bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Psychiatry. Top… Read more

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In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Louis J. Marino, Jr. and George Zubenko bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Psychiatry. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as insomnia and sleep disorders in older adults; substance use disorders in the elderly; comorbidity and management of concurrent psychiatric and medical disorders; mood disorders in the elderly; cognitive impairment in the elderly; and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
The Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2 Infection and Pandemic on Mental Health and Brain Function in the Elderly
Key points
Introduction
Case
Direct neuropsychiatric effects of coronavirus disease infection
Outcomes of coronavirus disease infection on the psychiatric health of elderly individuals
The Indirect Effects of Coronavirus Disease on Geriatric Mental Health
Summary and implications for practice
Clinical pearls
COVID-19: Brain Effects
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Key points
Introduction
Epidemiology
Clinical assessment
Determining the etiology
Management
Summary
Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease
Key points
Introduction
Pathophysiologic mechanisms
Pathophysiology and risk and protective factors
Pathophysiology and symptoms
Pathophsyiology and treatment
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Dementia
Key points
Introduction
The impending public health crisis of dementia
Risk factors for dementia
Multidomain interventions
Summary and future directions
Clinics care points
Psychotic Disorders in the Elderly: Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Treatment
Key points
Introduction
Clinics care pearls
Clinics care points
Summary
Substance Use Disorders in the Elderly
Key points
Introduction
Substances abused by the elderly
Changes in substance use patterns among the elderly
Risk factors
Consequences
Assessment
Treatments
Summary
Clinics care points
Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders in Older Adults
Key points
Introduction
Age-related changes in sleep and circadian rhythms
Insomnia disorder
Medical, psychiatric, and environmental factors impacting insomnia and other sleep disturbances
Evaluation and diagnosis
Treatment of insomnia
Pharmacologic treatment of insomnia
Other noteworthy sleep disorders in the aging adult
Summary
Disclosure
Psychopharmacology in the Elderly: Why Does Age Matter?
Key points
Introduction
Special considerations in prescribing psychotropic medications in the elderly
Pharmacological considerations in prescribing psychotropic medications in the elderly
Considerations when prescribing specific medication classes in the elderly
Summary
Clinics care points
Comorbidity and Management of Concurrent Psychiatric and Medical Disorders
Key points
Introduction
Case study
Epidemiology
Approach
Current evidence
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Geriatric Psychiatry Across the Spectrum: Medical Student, Resident, and Fellow Education
Key points
Introduction
Fellowship education
Geriatric Psychiatry for General Psychiatrists
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in geriatric psychiatry training
Summary
Clinics care points

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