Geriatric Psychiatry

New research reveals that benzodiazepines and antipsychotics increase mortality risk in hospice patients with Alzheimer disease and dementia.

Review the September Special Report with articles on geriatric psychiatry, from a variety of experts.

Late-life depression poses unique challenges, impacting cognitive function and requiring tailored treatment strategies for older adults.

Explore the challenges and strategies of deprescribing in geriatric psychiatry to enhance patient safety and reduce polypharmacy risks.

Geriatric psychiatry faces a growing demand for care. Collaborative models enhance access and improve outcomes for older adults with mental health needs.

Apathy significantly affects cognitive impairment patients, yet remains underrecognized. Discover effective assessment and treatment strategies for improved outcomes.

Explore innovative treatments in geriatric psychiatry, focusing on neuroplastic symptoms and emotional awareness therapy for older adults' chronic pain.

Geriatric psychiatry faces a critical shortage of specialists, impacting the mental health care of the rapidly growing older adult population.

Explore the complexities of geriatric psychiatry, addressing mental health challenges in aging populations with expert insights and practical strategies.

Cannabis use among older adults surges as they seek relief from pain and anxiety, prompting clinicians to navigate complex treatment challenges.

Postoperative delirium often goes unrecognized, especially in older patients, leading to significant cognitive decline and longer hospital stays.

Antidepressant treatment for late-life depression enhances cognitive functions like memory and learning, linking symptom relief to cognitive improvement.

Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Learn essential tips to help patients stay safe during heat waves and protect their well-being.

Social media use among older adults shows potential benefits for reducing loneliness and improving psychosocial well-being, though results vary across studies.

Explore essential insights and best practices in geriatric psychiatry in our July theme! Submit your insights, tips, and case studies centered on healthy aging for older adults.

Patients with treatment resistant late-life depression are more likely to respond to antidepressants when sleep is sufficient or has improved.

A recent study found that ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation show promise in treating treatment-resistant depression in older adults.

Why are older patients turning to cannabis for symptom relief?

An associate professor of family medicine shares more on her presentations at the Family Medicine Experience 2024.

“Older medications” like ECT, lithium, second generation antipsychotics such as the olanzapine/fluoxetine combination, have proven efficacy.

For older adults, hoarding disorder can have serious consequences. Examine this case study to learn more.

The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia contribute significantly to the greater rates morbidity and mortality among those with dementia.

Clinicians should carefully weigh the risks and benefits of each prescribed medication for an older adult with neuropsychiatric diseases and periodically review all prescribed medications. Learn more here.

Advocating for the human rights of your older patients is an important part of clinical geriatric psychiatry. Learn more in this APA Annual Meeting session!