Psychopharmacology for the Aged [antikvár]

PrefaceFrequently seen psychopathologic symptoms and syndromes in the aged arereviewed with special reference to biochemical and psychopharmacological con-siderations. Psychotropic agents used in the elderly are surveyed and drugs withan action on cerebral metabolism and/or dementia are discussed. This bookincludes practical considerations for everyday treatment and management ofpsychiatric disorders in the aged.I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Marc H. Hollender for hisconfidence in me and support while this book was written. I am particularlyindebted to Dr. Heinz E. Lehmann with whom I worked for almost 20 years ongeriatric psychopharmacological problems. Many of the ideas elaborated in thisbook come from the continuous stimulating discussions with him.I am grateful to my associates at the Clinical Research Service of theTennessee Neuropsychiatry Institute for their suggestions and assistance inpreparing this book.January 30, 1980Thomas A. Ban, MD