Geropsychological Intervention, Integrated Healthcare & Consultation

Catalog description

This course focuses on psychological treatments for older adults, including reviewing empirically supported interventions and learning to practically adapt and ethically implement them with older adults, family members, and caregiving staff. Topics include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, psychosis, neurocognitive disorders/delirium, personality issues, substance use, suicidality, sexual functioning, sleep disturbances, caregiving challenges, elder abuse/neglect, and end-of-life issues. This will also explore how to function effectively within an integrated healthcare team serving geriatric patients, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and communication. Students will learn strategies to address referral needs and provide consultations for older adults across diverse settings while considering ethical and legal issues related to geriatric care.