Psychiatric care of the older adult: an overview for primary care.

DeMers, Shaune; Dinsio, Kyl; Carlson, Whitney · Med Clin North Am · 2014

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Abstract

As the population ages, primary care providers will be frequently called on to manage psychiatric disorders suffered by their older patients. This overview of delirium, dementia, depression, and alcohol and substance misuse highlights the common presentations and suggests initial approaches to treatment. The challenges facing caregivers are also discussed.

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