ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1981 and edited by a pioneer in psychogeriatric services, this book spans medicine, psychiatry, social work and organisation of services of the elderly, written by eminent authors from several different professions. Chapters include those on stroke rehabilitation, dementia, neurosis, psychotherapy for the elderly and institutional care, among others. The book discusses many issues which remain as pertinent today as when it was first published, not least the problems of providing health services for ageing populations.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction. Health Care Of The Very Elderly

Too Frail a Basket for so Many Eggs?

part One|48 pages

Medicine

chapter 2|19 pages

Stroke Rehabilitation

What Are we All Doing?

chapter 4|12 pages

Parkinsonism and Ageing*

part Two|72 pages

Psychiatry

chapter 5|18 pages

Dementia

Misfits in Need of Care

chapter 6|15 pages

Affective Illnesses

chapter 7|14 pages

Neurosis in Old Age

chapter 8|23 pages

Psychotherapy for the Elderly

part Three|95 pages

Services