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Offering an empirically-based approach to the treatment of the psychiatric disorders in elderly patients, and focusing on the management of specific problems, this work presents discussions on the status of geriatric psychopharmacology. It examines the pharmacological treatment of depression in conjunction with other conditions, including heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's disease and dementia.

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"""It is nice to see that subjects often ignored in other texts are included here. Each of the authors is an acknowledged expert in their field and the contributor list is very impressive. The book is clearly written andvery readable. Given that the book is relatively easy and enjoyable reading, all would gain from reading it as well as using it for reference. ""-The British Journal of Psychiatry ...The authors of the chapters are the leaders in their respective areas which brings a rich thoughtful review of the literature. Clinical Gerontologist"

It is nice to see that subjects often ignored in other texts are included here. Each of the authors is an acknowledged expert in their field and the contributor list is very impressive. The book is clearly written andvery readable. Given that the book is relatively easy and enjoyable reading, all would gain from reading it as well as using it for reference. -The British Journal of Psychiatry ...The authors of the chapters are the leaders in their respective areas which brings a rich thoughtful review of the literature. Clinical Gerontologist

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