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The practice of geriatric psychiatry in three countries: observations of an American in the British Isles
- Author:
- REIFLER B.V.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 12(8), August 1997, pp.795-807.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The author compares the practice of geriatric psychiatry among the three countries: Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Reviews how the practice of geriatric psychiatry is carried out, and the mental health services available in each country, including organisational characteristics. Findings suggest the USA is the most entrepreneurial of the three, Britain's greatest strength is the uniformity and comprehensiveness of its services, and Ireland provides an excellent model for nations of comparable size. Also found that considerable change is occurring in all three countries.
Media triggers of post-traumatic stress disorder 50 years after the second world war
- Author:
- HILTON Claire
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 12(8), August 1997, pp.862-867.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may present many years after the original trauma. This article presents case studies of two elderly patients who both had experienced life-threatening combat situations and witnessed intense suffering during the Second World War. Marked distress was triggered by the media commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war. However, it was found that PTSD patients often avoid talking of their traumatic experiences because of the associated distress. Concludes that without taking a military and trauma history from elderly patients the diagnosis is likely to be missed.
Psychological distress among informal supporters of frail older people at home and in institutions
- Authors:
- BUCK Deborah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 12(7), July 1997, pp.737-744.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Investigates the presence of psychiatric morbidity in informal carers using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and examines which factors best predict psychiatric morbidity. Describes a two-year longitudinal, panel survey of informal supporters of frail elderly subjects, using semi-structured interview schedules. Results suggest the need for greater collaboration between formal and informal care. Little work has been carried out to ascertain which interventions are most effective in alleviating carer stress concludes that a series of randomised controlled trials to determine long-term effectiveness of various interventions for different groups of carers is required.
Chinese mental health issues in Britain: perspectives from the Chinese Mental Health Association
- Editors:
- YEE Lydia, AU Shun
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 47p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Booklet presenting an overview of mental health issues facing the Chinese community in Britain. Includes chapters on: a brief history of the Chinese Mental Health Association; the mental health of Chinese children and young people in Britain; psychiatrists and Chinese mental health; the community mental health nursing perspective; Chinese medicine and mental health; Chinese carers of people with mental health problems; and Chinese elders and their mental health.
The elderly homeless men in Bloomsbury hostels: their needs for services
- Author:
- ABDUL-HAMID Walid
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 12(7), 1997, pp.724-727.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article analyses the needs of a subsample of elderly residents in four inner London hostels for homeless people. Their needs were compared with those of 64 younger residents within the same hostels. The data related to demographic characteristics and health problems showed that the elderly homeless were physically frail and socially isolated. This group demonstrated more need for physical health services than the younger sample. However, the needs assessment method used in this study failed to show significant differences between the needs of these elderly and those of the younger residents. Discusses ways of improving the assessment of needs for services in the elderly homeless and the way forward in meeting the needs of this disadvantaged group.
Gay and lesbian elderly: historical overview and implications for social work practice
- Author:
- KOCHMAN Arlene
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 6(1), 1997, pp.1-10.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article lays out an historical overview of the way in which homosexuality has been viewed by psychiatry and the helping professions. It suggests that it is time to look at gay and lesbian older adults with a different perspective and presents a case example to illustrate the ways in which older gay adults can be helped by social workers.
Psychiatric disorders in elderly people from the Indian sub-continent living in Bradford
- Authors:
- BHATNAGAR Kumud, FRANK Judith
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 12(9), September 1997, pp.907-912.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes a community study of the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among elderly South Asian immigrants from the Indian sub-continent (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh) living in Bradford. Finds depression in 20 per cent, dementia in 4 per cent and anxiety neurosis in 4 per cent. Subjects were interviewed at their place of residence by a consultant psychiatrist familiar with their culture and language. Discusses the findings and present limitations in the diagnosis of dementia in cross-cultural research.
State of the art in dementia care
- Editor:
- MARSHALL Mary
- Publisher:
- Centre for Policy on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 260p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Collection of papers. Part 1 looks at listening to people with dementia and their carers and includes chapters on: collaboration and interdependence; remembering the relationship in family caregiving for people with dementia; the impact of dementia on young carers; hearing the voices of people with dementia; the experience of writing with people with dementia; and the uniqueness of people with dementia. Part 2 is on policies and services, including: the European Alzheimer Clearing House; taking dementia services in Victoria into the 21st century; public policy in dementia care; staff issues in hospital and in the community; old age psychiatry and older people with dementia; home based respite care; personal finances; elder abuse; and advocacy. Part 3 looks at working together, including: team approaches to risk management; joint working; workforce recruitment and development; and community dementia team development in Coventry. Part 4 deals with interventions, Part 5 with buildings, fixtures and fittings, Part 6 with staff training; Part 7 with younger people with dementia; Part 8 with the media; Part 9 is on evaluation and critique and Part 10 examines death, sexuality and spirituality.