Although the majority of nursing home residents have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder, most often dementia or depression, nursing homes are not designed as psychiatric facilities and staff members are not trained to deal with psychiatric illnesses. This book is designed to fill the gaps between what nursing home residents need, and the care that most facilities are designed to provide. This third edition contains four new chapters on alcohol use and misuse, sexuality and sexual behavior, group psychotherapy, and guidelines for assessment and treatment. With its practical guidance on the management of mental health problems that are common in nursing homes, the book can be used as a text on geriatric mental health. It can also serve as a text for courses on mental health in gerontology programs, and as a self-study guide for nurses, social workers, and administrators in nursing homes. Chapter key points, case examples, and family information sheets are included. Most contributors are affiliated with the University of Toronto and/or the Baycrest Geriatric Health Care System. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)