This case-based book offers primary care practitioners support in managing older people with
difficulties due to mental health problems emphasising the importance of integrating health
and social care. The full range of disorders is covered including anxiety and depression
delirium psychosis and the dementias. The discussion of anxiety and depression encompasses
diagnosis and management assessment of risk evidence for both pharmacological and
non-pharmacological interventions and models of care. Clear guidance is provided on the
identification and management of symptoms of delirium and different forms of psychosis in older
people. The coverage of the dementias includes presentation initial management risks to self
and others referral to specialist care and care of older people in residential and nursing
homes. Each chapter is co-written by authors from different professional backgrounds and draws
on up-to-date national and international research and guidelines. The book will assist greatly
in the commissioning and delivery of evidence-based practice.
