Classroom Course » Mental Disorders in the Senior Population: Assessment & Intervention_6/7/24

This course provides an overview of common mental disorders with onset in late life and their treatment options. It outlines the methodology in the assessment of such disorders in the senior population. It emphasizes the importance of early identification of neurological and psychiatric symptoms associated with aging in the development of appropriate case management plans and intervention strategies. It discusses drug and medication misuse and abuse in senior clients. It also highlights the issue of assessment and management of suicide risk in this client population.

•   Describe and identify the basic neuro-chemical mechanisms related to Identify the symptoms and presentations of various Neuro-cognitive Disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease,Vascular Dementia, Alcohol-Related Dementia and Delirium. (1 hour)
•   Analyze the symptoms,course of illness of Parkinson's Disease and their relationship to Alzheimer's Disease. (1 hour)
•   Identify and describe treatment options/long term care issues in managing symptoms of confusion and disorientation associated with various Neuro-Cognitive Disorders.   (1 hour)
•        Identify and describe how depression, bipolar disorders. psychotic and anxiety disorders manifest themselves in late adulthood and how to make differential diagnosis between mood disorders and neuro-cognitive disorders. (1 hour)
•   Describe and analyze the medication and psycho-active substance misuse and abuse in the elderly population. (1 hour)
•   Discuss grief and loss issues in the elderly and identify the risk factors useful for managing suicide risk in the senior population. (1 hour)
•   Describe and identify the special challenges for the mental health of LGBT seniors. (1 hour)

Social Workers, Marriage/Family Therapists, Counselors, Teachers, Educators, Nurses,Physicians, Case Workers, and other Human Service/Health Care/Mental and Behavioral Health Care Professionals, Trainees, and Peers.

Attendance cancellation must be requested prior to 72 hours of the training date via email to the Felton Training Coordinator at swade@felton.org. There may be a $10.00 cancellation fee applied. Refund will show on your credit card within 7 to 10 business days after request has been accepted.