Identifying and treating late life depression in older adults.
Audience
Physicians and healthcare professionals who work with older adults.
Objectives
- Identify the types of depression that are common in older adults
- Examine the relationship between depression and other medical conditions that older adults are often diagnosed with
- Explain the types of screening tools and assessments that can help identify depression in older adults
- Recognize the various treatment options that might be most effective for older adults.
Speakers
Dr. Art Walaszek
Professor of Psychiatry – Board Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Recording
Visit Lake Superior QIN’s YouTube channel to watch the recording of Late Life Depression.
Handouts
Download PDF slides handout Late Life Depression.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns, contact Jon Glover, (608) 274-1940, jglover@metastar.com.