Psychiatric Problems
in the Elderly
Friday's Progress Notes - February 25, 2000
Mental Health Information - Vol. 4 Issue 6
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CONTENTS
1. Biology of aging
2. Diagnosing the confused elderly patient
3. Assessing a patient's mental capacity
4. Geriatric depression scale
5. Caregiving
6. Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease management
7. Guidelines for treatment of agitation
8. Alcohol and aging
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Dear Colleagues,
According to a recent study, the number of older Americans with psychiatric disorders will reach 15 million by the year 2030. Our health care system is vastly under-prepared to meet this growing need. Today's newsletter focuses on the treatment of elderly patients with psychiatric problems.
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John L. Miller, MD
1. MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS
Biology of Aging
In both aging and senescence, many physiologic functions decline, but normal decline is not usually considered the same as disease.
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/sec1/ch1.htm
2. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Diagnostic Approach to the Confused Elderly Patient
This article reviews the diagnostic features of delirium, dementia, and depression. It includes a copy of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/980315ap/espino.html
3. MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS
Mental Status Examination of the Elderly Patient
This article guides the practitioner through a mental status examination to assess a patient's mental capacity.
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/sec5/ch38.htm
4. GERIATRIC DEPRESSION SCALE
Mood Scale
This scale was developed as a basic screening measure for depression in older adults. The scale was developed in part by the Aging Clinical Research Center at Stanford University.
http://www.stanford.edu/~yesavage/GDS.english.short.score.html
5. NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION
Caregiving
Baby boomers often face caregiving dilemma.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/caregiving.html
6. ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES
Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Management
This is a general guide for the ongoing management of people with Alzheimer's. It is directed toward physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, and other professionals providing primary care to AD patients and their families.
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/particles/alzguidelines.html
7. EXPERT CONSENSUS GUIDELINES
Treatment of Agitation in Older Persons with Dementia
http://www.psychguides.com/ecgs1.php
The guidelines address such issues as assessment, overall management, environmental interventions, and medication management.
8. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Aging and Alcohol
This study examines the effect of age on happiness.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/alcoholaging.html
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