CDs of 2006 sessions: Digitell, Inc

CDs of 2005 sessions: Digitell, Inc  Categories: General, Alzheimer's Disease, Depression

Formerly titled The Comprehensive Review of Geriatric Psychiatry, this reference covers the range of geriatric psychiatry including the ageing process; psychiatric disorders of the elderly; principles of diagnosis and treatment; medical-legal, ethical, and financial issues; the genetics of dementia and mood disorders; the use of spirituality in psychiatry; evidence-based treatment; psychogeriatric programs; and geriatric consultation-liaison psychiatry. Hardbound. WW Norton. 2004.  Categories: General

Covering psychiatric disorders and normal ageing changes, all 32 chapters of this popular compendium have been updated, with 7 new chapters that examine the neuropsychological assessment of dementia; movement disorders in the elderly; personality disorders; agitation and suspiciousness; electroconvulsive therapy; working with the family of the older adult; and legal, ethical, and policy issues. Hardbound. American Psychiatry Publishing, Inc. 2009.  Categories: General

A practical day-to-day clinical practice guide necessary for specialized pharmacotherapy of elders, this book covers medical issues typically presented by seniors, disabilities that accompany the aging process, and nursing home situations. All major drug classes receive comprehensive coverage: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, and cognitive enhancers. Hardbound. WW Norton. 2004.  Categories: General

Test your knowledge while earning 21 Category 1 CMEs with the revised Geriatric Psychiatry Self-Assessment Program

Updated in 2007, experts in geriatric psychiatry have revised questions and added content. GPSAP offers over 400 Q&As with explanatory rationales to assist those preparing for subspeciality certification or recertification. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the GPSAP, 3rd edition, and has approved this product as part of a comprehensive self-assessment and lifelong learning program, mandated by the ABMS as necessary components of maintenance of certification. 2007.  Categories: General

The Essentials of Geriatric Psychiatry presents the essence of The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry, Third Edition, covering not only a wide range of important mental diseases of the elderly but also the so-called normal age changes that result in biological, social, and behavioral changes in older adults. American Psychiatric Publishing. 2006.  Categories: General

Written for residents, fellows, and clinicians in psychiatry and medicine who diagnose and treat psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions that can affect geriatric patients, this clinical reference can be used across all treatment settings for the elderly (inpatient, outpatient, day hospital, consultation, and nursing homes). American Psychiatric Publishing. 2007.  Categories: General

The Clinical Manual of Geriatric Psychiatry provides a single-volume reference that covers the full range of late-life mental health problems, from depression to dementia. The authors review the effects of aging on cognitive performance, including clinical presentations of memory loss and medication-induced symptoms of mental disorder. American Psychiatric Publishing. 2006.  Categories: General

This book covers issues fundamental to the field of geriatric psychiatry including: late-life development; biology of aging; common medical illnesses associated with aging; neurobiology of degenerative disorders; geriatric psychopharmacology; psychotherapeutic modifications for special populations, such as patients with cognitive impairment; multidisciplinary care and family involvement; and specific studies of older adults as a special population (differences). Norton. 2008.  Categories: General

Updated for 2009 and delivered via an interactive web tool, the iGPSAP offers over 400 questions and answers in more than 30 categories with detailed rationales to assist you as you prepare for subspecialty certification or recertification examinations. Earn up to 21 CME credits. Purchasers will receive an email with a link to iGPSAP and log-in information. Email required. AAGP. 2009.  Categories: General

The critical importance of brain health to the well-being of older adults is becoming increasingly clear. However, an important aspect that interests most people relates to what clinicians and their adult patients and family members can do to retain and even improve cognitive and emotional functioning as they age. This book discusses the neuroscience of healthy aging and presents effective strategies for staying lively, engaged, and positive. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. 2010.  Categories: General

This book provides an overview of the essential information that everyone working in the field of aging should know about disasters, emergencies, and their effects on the mental health and well-being of older persons. It provides evidence-based approaches for identifying and classifying mental health problems, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and substance use disorders in older adults, which may occur during and post disasters/emergencies. Springer Publishing. 2010.  Categories: General

This practical guide addresses the therapeutic challenges, and uncovers the top strategies for compassionate and effective work with the elderly. Agronin offers key strategies--illustrated through real-life case examples--for dealing with countertransference, performing age-guided evaluation, working with caregivers, and handling end-of-life issues. WW Norton. 2010.  Categories: General