[CEU Podcast] - The prevalence of delirium is highest among older adults who are medically hospitalized. In fact, 33% of general medical patients who are 70 and older have delirium.  It’s imperative that mental health professionals have a keen understanding of delirium and how to distinguish it from look-alike conditions. This continuing education course will: <ul><li>provide an overview of delirium and the various forms delirium can take</li><li>discuss cognitive screenings used in medical settings</li><li>illustrate how to distinguish delirium from dementia, depression, and psychosis among medically vulnerable adults</li></ul><a href='https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/p/differentiating-delirium-dementia-depression-psychosis-medically-vulnerable-ceu-podcast'> Link to the show notes page here</a> Get access to the BONUS Video when you <a href='https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/p/psychology-of-aging-ceu-podcast-subscription'>subscribe to the CEU podcast </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/952579/open_sms">Have a topic idea? Send us a text. </a>PROFESSIONALS: <a href='https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/guide/'>Grab your free guide to working with older adults here</a> Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... <a href='https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/'>Click here to get Continuing Education Credits</a>

[CEU Podcast] - The prevalence of delirium is highest among older adults who are medically hospitalized. In fact, 33% of general medical patients who are 70 and older have delirium. It’s imperative that mental health professionals have a keen understanding of delirium and how to distinguish it from look-alike conditions. This continuing education course will: provide an overview of delirium and the various forms delirium can takediscuss cognitive screenings used in medical settingsillustrate how to distinguish delirium from dementia, depression, and psychosis among medically vulnerable adults Link to the show notes page here Get access to the BONUS Video when you subscribe to the CEU podcast Have a topic idea? Send us a text. PROFESSIONALS: Grab your free guide to working with older adults here Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... Click here to get Continuing Education Credits

[CEU Podcast] - The prevalence of delirium is highest among older adults who are medically hospitalized. In fact, 33% of general medical patients who are 70 and older have delirium.&nbsp; It’s imperative that mental health professionals have a keen understanding of delirium and how to distinguish it from look-alike conditions. This continuing education course will:&nbsp;<ul><li>provide an overview of delirium and the various forms delirium can take</li><li>discuss cognitive screenings used in medical settings</li><li>illustrate how to distinguish delirium from dementia, depression, and psychosis among medically vulnerable adults</li></ul><a href="https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/p/differentiating-delirium-dementia-depression-psychosis-medically-vulnerable-ceu-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Link to the show notes page here</a> Get access to the BONUS Video when you <a href="https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/p/psychology-of-aging-ceu-podcast-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer">subscribe to the CEU podcast&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/952579/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Have a topic idea? Send us a text. </a>PROFESSIONALS: <a href="https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grab your free guide to working with older adults here</a> Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... <a href="https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to get Continuing Education Credits</a>

#085- Differentiating Delirium, Dementia, Depression and Psychosis in Medically Vulnerable Older Adults

Welcome to The Mental Health and Aging Podcast—your go-to resource for evidence-based strategies, mental health tools, and expert insights to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of older adults. Hosted by clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health &amp; Aging, Dr. Regina Koepp, this podcast is designed for therapists, psychologists, social workers, aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers, and healthcare providers who want to confidently address the mental health needs of older adults. Most mental health and healthcare professionals were trained to focus on the physical changes of aging—but that’s only part of the picture. &nbsp;This podcast explores the not-so-physical aspects of aging:<ul><li>How purpose and meaning evolve later in life</li><li>The emotional and psychological impact of retirement and life transitions</li><li>Spiritual growth that often accompanies physical decline</li><li>Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and trauma</li><li>And what actually works in therapy with older adults</li></ul> 🎙️ Each episode delivers: &nbsp;✔️ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use right away &nbsp;✔️ Real-life stories of healing, growth, and transformation &nbsp;✔️ Behind-the-scenes lessons from building a national movement for mental health and aging &nbsp;✔️ Guidance from leaders in geropsychology, health psychology, palliative care, and beyond Whether you're seeking continuing education, clinical confidence, or a deeper understanding of how to help older adults thrive, this podcast is for you.Because aging is more than decline. It’s development. And there’s no expiration date on healing, transformation, or growth Subscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.

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Welcome to The Mental Health and Aging Podcast—your go-to resource for evidence-based strategies, mental health tools, and expert insights to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of older adults. Hosted by clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging, Dr. Regina Koepp, this podcast is designed for therapists, psychologists, social workers, aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers, and healthcare providers who want to confidently address the mental health needs of older adults. Most mental health and healthcare professionals were trained to focus on the physical changes of aging—but that’s only part of the picture.  This podcast explores the not-so-physical aspects of aging:How purpose and meaning evolve later in lifeThe emotional and psychological impact of retirement and life transitionsSpiritual growth that often accompanies physical declineMental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and traumaAnd what actually works in therapy with older adults 🎙️ Each episode delivers:  ✔️ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use right away  ✔️ Real-life stories of healing, growth, and transformation  ✔️ Behind-the-scenes lessons from building a national movement for mental health and aging  ✔️ Guidance from leaders in geropsychology, health psychology, palliative care, and beyond Whether you're seeking continuing education, clinical confidence, or a deeper understanding of how to help older adults thrive, this podcast is for you. Because aging is more than decline. It’s development. And there’s no expiration date on healing, transformation, or growth Subscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.

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