Although close to 70% of all individuals with dementia suffer from Alzheimer's disease, there are still many other critically important subtypes of dementia that must be recognized by the clinician. This symposium will provide a broad definition of dementia and then focus on some of the most important medically-induced subtypes and how to recognize them. Subtypes to be covered include normal pressure hydrocephalus, dementias due to human prion diseases and HIV infection, traumatic brain injury, and dementias that result from toxic exposures such as to alcohol or heavy metals.

After Participating in this activity participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the entire spectrum of non-Alzheimer dementia subtypes
2. List what diagnostic signs point to a potential medically-induced form of dementia.
3. Discuss diagnosis and treatment of the following dementia subtypes: A) Normal pressure hydrocephalus.
4. Human prion diseases.
5. HIV associated dementia.
6. Dementia due to traumatic brain injury(e.g., dementia pugilistica).
7. Dementia due to ETOH and other toxic exposures. F) Dementia due to neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis).

The psychiatric consultant is often asked to help manage the MOST CHALLENGING demented patients. Often , these patients have Lewy Body Dementia or FrontoTemporal Dementia. Learn how to recognize and treat these conditions with actual patient videos which demonstrate key findings.

Upon the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the diagnosis and clinical presentation of Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Dementia;
2. Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with dementia;
3. Review the nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments for various dementia

The fastest growing age group in the country is individuals of 85 years and above. As a result, it is becoming increasingly common for therapists to work with a significant number of older clients. This symposium will provide a context for such work along with many therapeutic tools. The aging process will be described with a focus on changes in cognition and personality that are relevant to late-life psychopathology. The symposium will then jump right into the therapeutic setting, discussing the role of the therapist, the impact of countertransference and stigma, and an approach to the diagnostic interview and psychotherapy that is both practical and age-specific.

Upon the completion of this activity participants will be able to:

1. Review the aging process and its relevance to cognition and personality throughout the life cycle.
2. Describe age-specific challenges encountered in therapy.
3. Discuss the role of countertransference and stigma when working with older client.
4. Apply Learn practical psychotherapeutic modalities in later life patients.

Get up to date review of our current understanding of the biological basis of Depression. Information will emphasize factors involved with aging, brain localization, neurotransmitters, hormones, and treatments for the elderly depressed patient.

1. Discuss the clinical and psychosocial impact of depression and the significance of sustained remission in optimizing patient outcomes;
2. Describe evidence for the neuroanatomical correlates of depression and their relationship to vascular diseases; and
3. Utilize a neurobiological understanding of depression in identifying the most appropriate treatment options for depressed patients.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Detect and diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) using DSM-IV criteria, APA & AAN practice guidelines;
2. Utilize clinical information to differentiate AD from other cognitive disorders;
3. Optimally manage patients using both behavioral and pharmacological techniques.

Upon the comletion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Define depression;
2. Outline causes and features of late life depression and discuss the known treatment modalities;
3. Assess therapy outcomes and how to improve these and;
4. Describe the need for maintenance therapy.

This course will take an indepth look into the legal and ethical dilemmas in late life care. There will be a focus on the issues related to driving, inappropriate sexuality, financial issues, decision making and the right to refuse treatment.

Upon the completion of this activity, particpants will be able to:

1. Briefly describe the causes of dementia;
2. List the differences between normal aging and dementing illness;
3. Describe the stages of functional loss with age; and 4) List the general ethical concepts that govern the provision of care and apply these to a few common areas of concern