(SU09) Screening for and Effective Treatment of Depression in Long-Term Care

Sunday, March 10, 2024

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT

Room: 302

CME: (1) MOC: (1) CMD Clinical: (1) NP Pharmacology Hours (.25)

Session Chair/Speaker(s)

Amita R. Patel, MD, CMD, MHA, CPE

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRIST
amita r patel md inc
Belbrook, OH

Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationships.

Speaker(s)

Meenakshi Patel, MD, FACP, MMM, CMD (she/her/hers)

Director
Valley Medical Primary Care and Valley Medical Research
Dayton, Ohio

Disclosure(s): No relevant financial relationships.

Disclosure(s):

Meenakshi Patel, MD, FACP, MMM, CMD: No relevant financial relationships.

Amita R. Patel, MD ,CMD,MHA, CPE: No relevant financial relationships.

Depression is perhaps the most pervasive cause of emotional suffering in later life and significantly decreases quality of life in older adults. In recent years, literature regarding late life depression has exploded. In this presentation, we will summarize and discuss key aspects related to this research. We will review risk factors, tools for early recognition, diagnostic workup, and current prescription and psychosocial therapies. This presentation and case discussion will use a multi-disciplinary approach to educated practitioners who work with long-term care and assisted living residents.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:

Recognize the prevalence of depression in long-term care and learn diagnostic criteria
Practice using common screening tools for depression in long-term care and assisted living settings
Define psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic treatments for depression