On-Demand
AAGP Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health
Neurocognitive Disorders: From Risk Factors to Treatment
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Neurocognitive Disorders: From Risk Factors to Treatment
1.25 On-Demand
Intermediate
$500
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Description
The goal is to enhance knowledge of aging and mental health, as well as improve clinical competence among general psychiatrists, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other professionals who care for the mental health needs of older adults.
Educational Goal
To enhance participants’ understanding of neurocognitive disorders in older adults—ranging from risk factors to treatment—while improving clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of these conditions. This session is designed for general psychiatrists, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals who care for the mental health needs of older adults.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Define dementia and mild cognitive impairment and describe the Alzheimer’s disease continuum.
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Identify key biomarkers used in the early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Discuss current and emerging pharmacological treatments, including anti-amyloid therapies.
Presenters
Pallavi Joshi is a Geriatric Psychiatrist at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Phoenix, AZ and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. She is also the Program Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at University of Arizona. She completed her fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and residency at Northwell Health - Staten Island University Hospital, where she was Chief Resident. She has held leadership and scientific committee positions in the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, and presented on various topics in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry at national conferences.
Financially Sponsored By
- American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)