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Learning Objectives
Discuss the behavioral manifestations of psychiatric disease specific to later life.
Describe the behavioral symptoms of the individual suffering from depression, anxiety, delirium and the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia.
Describe the prevalence of substance use disorders in older adults including opioid use disorders.
Critique common screening instruments and treatment approaches for older adults with depression, dementia and substance use disorders.
Critique the medical limitations in treating the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia.
Identify the common interventions that may be used with individuals who are having behavior problems including communication skills, behavioral management and psychosocial interventions.
Discuss evidenced-based practices for behavioral health issues in older adults.