Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. Grossberg addresses a variety of issues affecting elderly patients with psychotic symptoms. First he reviews the typical traits of an older patient with psychosis, then he discusses the most common causes of psychosis with a special focus on the effects of dementia, and the causes of behavioral problems. Next he examines several treatment approaches and compares the newer antipsychotic treatments with nonpharmacologic approaches. He concludes with a brief discussion of how the nursing home setting affects treatment.
