Bipolar Disorder in Later Life

Martha Sajatovic, M.D., is a professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. Frederic C. Blow, Ph.D., is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan.

This excellent book is so timely and relevant. The editors have succeeded in gathering a group of distinguished psychiatrists, gerontologists, and public health experts who precisely summarize current knowledge and unmet needs in the area of bipolar disorder in older patients. -- Eduard Vieta, M.D., Ph.D. New England Journal of Medicine 2007 A comprehensive and useful text on the various aspects of bipolar disorders in older patients... A useful addition for clinicians in medicine and psychiatry who care for geriatric patients and for psychiatrists with a keen interest in bipolar disorders in general. JAMA 2007 An exceptionally well-written thorough review of this emerging focus of research. Both clinicians and academicians will find it to be a necessary and useful work in its own right, and we hope that it leads to continued advances in the field. Psychiatric Services A good synopsis... The book is well written, concise, easy to read and illustrated by 'real-life cases' in some chapters. -- Ksenija Marjanovic-Deverill International Psychogeriatrics 2008 A comprehensive, consistent and integrated perspective. -- Joaquim Cerejeira, Elizabeth B. Mukaetova-Ladinska Age and Ageing 2008 A compilation of the most recent information and expert observations available on the subject of bipolar disease and is a must for every clinician and researcher interested in any aspect of this complex disorder in the elderly. -- Blanca Sckell Care Management Journal 2008 Anyone, whether a medical professional or not, who is interested in late-life bipolar disorder can find guidance and information in this book. -- Blanca Sckell, MD, MPH Journal of Long Term Home Health Care 2008 This book is most relevant to those with a background or interest in psychiatry and it contains some useful references for medical students and others who are undertaking research in the area. -- Grace Wong Ageing and Society 2008 Bipolar Disorder in Later Life... is timely, both for the information that it provides as well as highlighting the information that we lack. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 2009