Psychoses in late life: evaluation and management of disorders seen in primary care.
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.
Khouzam
Hani R
HR
Chemical Dependency Treatment Program, VA Central California Health Care System, USA.
Battista
Matthew A
MA
Emes
Robert
R
Ahles
Scott
S
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
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents