Renee P. Meyer, MD

There is no clear clinical strategy for treating the agitated, acting-out, demented patient. Dr Meyers summarizes what is known and describes her experience with Mr A, a 71-year-old man...

Read about 2 patient cases that illustrate a looming problem and potential association for individuals with long-term posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—the development of dementia. Both patients were veterans who...

Review the case of Ms A, a 70-year-old woman with multiple somatic complaints, and find out how psychotherapy helped her manage her disorder.

In this case vignette and discussion, read about a 75-year-old man who contemplated suicide as a result of social isolation and receive recommendations for decreasing loneliness in elderly patients.