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AAGP 2026 Geriatric Psychiatry Board Review Course

Psychosis in the Elderly

John Kasckow
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify the diagnostic criteria and clinical features of psychosis in older adults.

  • Select evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for psychotic disorders in older adults.

  • Compare three age-related schizophrenia spectrum disorders, including onset, course, and clinical presentation.

Educational Goal

This session is designed to enhance clinicians’ ability to accurately diagnose psychotic disorders in older adults by applying a systematic and developmentally informed approach to assessment, recognizing age-related variations in presentation, and distinguishing primary psychotic illnesses from psychosis secondary to neurocognitive disorders, medical conditions, or substance use. In addition, the session aims to strengthen evidence-based treatment decision-making by reviewing current pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions, emphasizing safety considerations, risk–benefit analysis, and individualized care planning tailored to the unique physiologic, cognitive, and functional complexities of older adults.

Description

This comprehensive, high-yield educational activity is designed to enhance clinical competence in geriatric psychiatry and support clinicians preparing for the geriatric psychiatry board examination. Led by expert, board-certified faculty with extensive experience in clinical practice and education, the course delivers a structured review of core diagnostic and therapeutic topics relevant to the evaluation and management of psychiatric disorders in older adults. Through evidence-based content and interactive board-style self-assessment questions, participants will reinforce key concepts, identify learning needs, and integrate best practices into patient care

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

John Kasckow