Older Persons' Mental Health

This course is an in-depth exploration of mental health and substance abuse issues of older persons. Students will learn how mental health disorders and substance abuse present in the elderly. Disorders associated with aging, such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, will be examined as well as the different presentation of other common issues such as depression and anxiety. Best practices for working effectively with this special population will be explored. Students will receive training in the Gentle Persuasive Approach.

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