Live Online Webinars
Chronic Mental Illness and the Risk for Dementia
People with chronic mental illness who develop dementia need comprehensive, culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed management of both conditions. We will review schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder in older adults and how these chronic illnesses increase the risk of developing dementia. An overview will be provided on evaluations, treatments & medications, and important considerations, which enhance the lives of people affected by chronic mental illness and dementia
At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss why people with chronic mental illness have an increased risk of developing dementia.
- Identify challenges in diagnosing dementia in people with chronic mental illness.
- Describe treatment options and important considerations in supporting people with chronic mental illness and dementia.
- Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 11:30am-12:30pm PDT
- Location: Webinar
- Presenter: Dr. Art Walaszek
- One (1) CE Credit Hour Offered: RCFE, CAMFT/BBS & BRN (no NHAP CEUs)
- Fee: None
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Chronic Mental Illness and the Risk for Dementia
People with chronic mental illness who develop dementia need comprehensive, culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed management of both conditions. We will review schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder in older adults and how these chronic illnesses increase the risk of developing dementia. An overview will be provided on evaluations, treatments & medications, and
The Other Dementias: A Look Under the Dementia Umbrella
Under the umbrella term of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is only one of the many types that exist. We will take a closer look at many of the non-Alzheimer’s forms of dementia, including Vascular, Lewy Body, Parkinson’s, Frontotemporal, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and other sleep, mood and anxiety disorders. Presented by UCI Health Behavioral Neurologist, Dr. Brian