Organization of old age psychiatry services

Abstract

In the last review on this topic for this journal the focus was mainly upon service principles and an overview of variation in provision around the world. While there have been important developments and challenges within old age psychiatry in the last five years, these fundamental principles remain valid. This paper will therefore not simply present an updated version of the last but will instead concentrate on specific issues which seem to be of particular salience in the consideration of the organization and delivery of old age psychiatry services.