Geriatric Neuropsychiatric Problems

Geriatric neuropsychiatry is an integrative activity bridging the fields of psychiatry, neurology, neuroscience and geriatrics. Itreflects commitment to the principles that, improved understanding of brain-behavior relationships can lead to a higherquality of life for older individuals. Psychiatric manifestations of neurological disorders and the neurobiological basis ofpsychiatric disorders are the two pillars standing apart to hold erect the concept of neuropsychiatry. Neuropsychiatry isdevoted to understanding the neurobiological basis of human behavior. This book deals with study of the effects of agingitself and the age-related diseases on the nervous system. Addresses disorders related to sleep, mood, neoplastic, nerve,muscle, gait, neurological, and describes managing complex issues for both primary and secondary prevention of geriatricillness. The book will be immensely helpful for those interested in study in the areas of gerontology, neurology andneuropsychiatry. Book has been written to provide latest up to date information on this vast subject. Language of the book islucid. This book will give immense pleasure to the reader and is a good companion to the students and research scholarsalike.