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Expert Q&A

Complexities of Elder Abuse

February 17, 2025
Elizabeth (EJ) Santos, MD, MPH
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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CGPR_1&2 2025_JanFebMar_QA1_Elizabeth Santos_photo.jpgElizabeth (EJ) Santos, MD, MPH 

Associate professor of psychiatry, neurology & medicine; clinical chief, division of geriatric mental health & memory care, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.

Dr. Santos has no financial relationships with companies related to this material. 

Elder abuse often hides in plain sight. Dr. Elizabeth Santos unpacks its complexities—how to recognize the subtle signs, distinguish abuse from mental health conditions, and intervene effectively. Learn key strategies to protect vulnerable older adults and ensure their voices are heard.


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Distinguishing the Three Ds (Delirium, Dementia, Depression)

January 23, 2025
Stephanie Collier, MD

0.50 CME Credits. Dr. Collier explores diagnosis, overlapping symptoms, and treatments for delirium in older adults.


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Research Update

Which Leisure Activities Can Lower Dementia Risk?

January 1, 2025
Paroma Mitra, MD.
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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Paroma Mitra, MD. Dr. Mitra has served as a consultant for Bristol Meyers Squibb. Relevant financial relationships listed for the author have been mitigated.

Can the way you spend your free time protect your brain? New findings suggest leisure activities may reduce the risk of developing dementia.


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Research Update

Linking Alzheimer’s and Depression in Patients after Fifty

January 1, 2025
Talya Shahal, MD.
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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Talya Shahal, MD. Dr. Shahal has no financial relationships with companies related to this material. 

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


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Clinical Update

Evidence-Based Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Older Adults

January 1, 2025
Julia Cromwell, MD
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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Julia Cromwell, MD. Medical director, geriatric and adult inpatient psychiatrist at Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital, Salem, MA.

Dr. Cromwell has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Treating depression in older adults can be challenging, especially when first-line therapies fail. We review evidence-based strategies for treatment-resistant depression, from medication adjustments and augmentation to neuromodulation and lifestyle interventions.


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Managing Treatment-Resistant Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults

January 1, 2025
Carmen Andreescu, MD
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. 

Dr. Andreescu has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Managing treatment-resistant anxiety in older adults requires a tailored approach. Dr. Andreescu explores the latest evidence on effective interventions for treatment-resistant anxiety, from medication strategies to lifestyle changes. Learn how chronic anxiety impacts aging, why standard treatments may fail, and how to optimize care for better long-term outcomes.


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Clinical Update

Breaking the Silence: Addressing the Hidden Crisis of Elder Abuse

January 1, 2025
Rehan Aziz, MD
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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Rehan Aziz, MD. Program director, geriatric psychiatry fellowship program, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ; associate professor of psychiatry and neurology at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, NJ.

Dr. Aziz has no financial relationships with companies related to this material. 

Dr. Aziz sheds light on the hidden crisis of elder abuse, exploring its physical, emotional, and financial forms. Learn how to recognize warning signs, support vulnerable adults, and take action to break the cycle of neglect and mistreatment in older adults.


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Research Update

Rapid Initiation of Extended-Release Buprenorphine

October 1, 2024
Aniruddha Deka, MD
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
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Aniruddha Deka, MD. Dr. Deka has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Long-acting buprenorphine is a promising new treatment for opioid use disorder, but it usually requires a seven-day stabilization period before initiation. Here, researchers develop and evaluate a novel protocol for initiating long-acting injectable buprenorphine in a single day. The trial is small, but results are promising.


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CME Post-Test, Health Equity, CGPR, October/November/December 2024

October 1, 2024
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.


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News of Note

News of Note: Donanemab Gains FDA Approval for Early Alzheimer’s Treatment

October 1, 2024
Stephanie Collier, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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Stephanie Collier, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD. Dr. Collier and Dr. Puzantian have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

The FDA recently approved donanemab for early Alzheimer’s, offering new hope by slowing cognitive decline.


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