Mental Health in Older People in Practice

As the percentage of the total population that is ages over 65 years continues to increase, so will the number of cases of dementia, depression and other mental health complaints. This concise book provides information on the diagnosis and management of various mental health disorders, the members of the multidisciplinary team and the legal and ethical issues surrounding this subject. The book also includes many of the psychiatric assessments and rating scales that are used by clinicians as diagnostic tools.