We have three newly approved meds for dementia. Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) for agitation, and donanemab (Kisunla) and lecanemab (Leqembi) for the core features of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Collier explains why none of these are first-line.

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

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.

A brief guide to finding the right level of care based on a patient’s need for services.

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.

The expanding population of older adults has created a need for all clinicians to participate in their care. Interviewing techniques require adaptation in older adults, such as accounting for hearing or vision impairment and speaking slowly and clearly. This podcast will cover additional factors to consider when evaluating older patients.