Geriatric Psychiatry Updates

Moderators: Joel E. Streim, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
This session will update participants in numerous aspects of geriatric psychiatry, including recent advances in the understanding and treatment of depression and dementia.

The Efficacy of Antidepressants in Late Life Depression and Depressed Elders with Dementia
J. Craig Nelson, MD, University of California, San Francisco

Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives for Seniors: Implementing an Evidence Based Practice
Mark B. Snowden, MD, MPH, University of Washington

Confronting Complexity: Delivering Comprehensive Care for Dementia Patients and Family Care Partners
Soo Borson, MD, University of Washington