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Differentiating Delirium, Dementia, Depression and Psychosis in Medically Vulnerable Older Adults

Differentiating Delirium, Dementia, Depression and Psychosis in Medically Vulnerable Older Adults

FromPsychology of Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp


Differentiating Delirium, Dementia, Depression and Psychosis in Medically Vulnerable Older Adults

FromPsychology of Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp

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Length:
68 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

#085 [CEU Podcast] - The prevalence of delirium is highest among older adults who are medically hospitalized. In fact, 33% of general medical patients who are 70 and older have delirium. It’s imperative that mental health professionals have a keen understanding of delirium and how to distinguish it from look-alike conditions. This continuing education course will: provide an overview of delirium and the various forms delirium can takediscuss cognitive screenings used in medical settingsillustrate how to distinguish delirium from dementia, depression, and psychosis among medically vulnerable adultsLink to the show notes page hereGet access to the BONUS Video when you subscribe to the CEU podcast Attention Social Workers, Psychologists, Therapists, Aging Life Care Experts: Click here to learn more about earning CEUs for listening to this podcast.
Released:
Jun 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Psychology of Aging podcast is your go-to resource for mental health and aging. Join clinical psychologist, Dr. Regina Koepp, each week as she shares expert insights surrounding mental health and aging, dementia, caregiving, and end of life. Each episode contains evidence-based information and resources to help you deepen your understanding of aging and take caring for older adults to a whole new level. Join us for Season 2 in January 2022!