Mental Health in Older Adults: Reframing Aging

Faced with managing the mental health needs of a growing aging population, it's more important than ever that health professionals stay current on how to recognize and treat mental health disorders in older adults. In addition, there is now a greater focus on creating a positive aging narrative around maintaining mental health and wellness into later years–reframing aging for both patients and care providers.

This course will review recent research findings on effective treatments and new innovations in the care of older adults with mental health disorders and major neurocognitive disorders. We'll also explore treatment challenges and perspectives for our aging population, touching on grief, healthcare disparities, factors for longevity, and ageism. Attendees will improve their confidence and ability to treat patients from mid-life to older age as well as provide patients with a framework for successful aging.

This accredited course is offered by Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital. This course is targeted to Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Social Workers and Counselors.