Depression could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s— it’s always a good idea to monitor cognition in older adults with depression.

0.50 CME Credits. Learn how to address depression in older adults, identify the risk factors and triggers, distinguish depression from normal aging, and explore effective treatment options.

Late-life psychosis has many causes—we’ll walk you through this important differential.

Treatment of older adults comes with specific ethical challenges. Here we show you how to evaluate an older adult’s capacity to live independently, manage their finances, and drive safely. We also discuss advance healthcare planning and how to spot elder abuse.

Dr. Jeste's research journey challenges stereotypes and explores the science behind mental well-being as we age.

Researchers found a connection between Alzheimer's disease and the use of contaminated growth hormone from human cadavers, highlighting the importance of understanding Alzheimer's pathology for better treatment development.

Sexuality is a broad term that encompasses sexual identity, activity, attitude toward sex, intimacy, partnership, and pleasure. In this podcast, we cover the basics of sexual function and the effects of aging, medical comorbidities, and mental health on sexuality. We discuss sexual health in long-term care settings and in older adults with cognitive disorders and suggest an approach to commonly encountered sexual health issues. 

Both common, yet elusive, symptoms of depression, dementia, and delirium may overlap in older adults, which provides a diagnostic challenge. Even more confounding, these three disorders, the three Ds of geriatric psychiatry, frequently present simultaneously. In this episode, we will review key features to help distinguish between these disorders and provide some tips on their management.