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Geriatric Behavioral Health for the FNP is a practical, evidence-informed guide for family nurse practitioners caring for older adults with depression, anxiety, cognitive changes, delirium, dementia-related behaviors, medication safety concerns, and complex behavioral health needs. As the population ages, FNPs are increasingly called to recognize and manage behavioral health concerns across primary care, long-term care, assisted living, and community settings. This guide helps bridge the gap between primary care practice and geriatric psychiatric awareness by giving FNPs a clear framework for assessment, safety screening, medication review, referral decision-making, and patient-family education. Inside this book, readers will learn how to approach: Depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustment concerns in older adults Cognitive screening and early recognition of dementia Delirium as a medical emergency Dementia-related behaviors and caregiver concerns Suicide risk screening in primary care Psychotropic medication safety in older adults Benzodiazepines, sedative-hypnotics, anticholinergic burden, and fall risk Polypharmacy, deprescribing, and medication review When to treat, when to monitor, and when to refer Written specifically for FNPs, this book emphasizes practical clinical reasoning, safe prescribing principles, and collaborative care. It is designed for nurse practitioners, NP students, primary care clinicians, long-term care providers, and educators seeking a focused resource on older adult behavioral health. Whether used as a clinical reference, teaching supplement, or professional development guide, Geriatric Behavioral Health for the FNP equips family nurse practitioners with the insight needed to care for older adults with confidence, caution, and clinical clarity.

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