An increasing number of older people are diagnosed with mental disorders. This authoritative guide will prove indispensable for those who assess the mental health problems of the elderly and the effect that such problems may have on patients' functional ability. This second edition of Assessment Scales in Old Age Psychiatry is a unique compendium of more than 200 scales used in the field. Every scale is accompanied by a full profile, including a completed instrument, so the reader can see the scope of the scale and its application. The book will help psychiatrists, geriatricians, neurologists, and psychologists to choose the best assessment scale for their clinical and research requirements.