title: Psychoses in late life: evaluation and management of disorders seen in primary care.
abstract: As the ranks of Baby Boomers move into later life and develop age-related cognitive conditions, an increased incidence in the number of psychotic conditions is expected. When psychotic conditions occur after age 60, the causes and management pose challenges for clinicians caring for the older adult. This article will review the differential diagnosis and management of psychoses in late life.
authors.affiliation: Chemical Dependency Treatment Program, VA Central California Health Care System, USA.
authors.forename: Hani R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Khouzam
authors.forename: Matthew A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Battista
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Emes
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahles
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents