University of Miami The Aging Brain Navigating Cognition, Mental Health and Psychopharmacological Treatment 2025

University of Miami The Aging Brain Navigating Cognition, Mental Health and Psychopharmacological Treatment 2025

1. Overview

The University of Miami The Aging Brain Navigating Cognition, Mental Health and Psychopharmacological Treatment 2025 provides an in-depth review of geriatric mental health care. The course focuses on differentiating normal aging from neurodegenerative disorders, optimizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for dementia, and managing complex psychiatric conditions like depression and agitation in older adults.

Course Date: 2025

2. Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between cognitive changes associated with normal aging and common neurodegenerative disorders.

• Apply evidence-based pharmacological strategies for Alzheimer’s disease, including symptomatic management and disease modification.

• Implement non-pharmacological interventions for dementia and manage agitation and aggression effectively.

• Identify “red flag” drugs and apply best practices in geriatric pharmacology to minimize adverse outcomes.

• Evaluate and treat depression, anxiety, and family dynamic issues within the context of geriatric psychiatry.

3. Target Audience

Best for psychiatrists, geriatricians, and primary care physicians who want updates on dementia care, geriatric pharmacology, and cognitive assessment.

4. Topics

1. Pharmacological Agents for Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 1 – Symptomatic Management

2. Pharmacological Agents for Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 2 – Disease Modification

3. Non Pharmacological Management of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

4. Pharmacological Management of Agitation & Aggression in Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

5. Overview of Common Neurodegenerative Disorders in Older Adults

6. Cognitive Changes That Occur in Normal Aging

7. Geriatric Pharmacology – Red Flag Drugs & Best Practices

8. Geriatric Pharmacology – Depression & Anxiety

9. Treating the Family Constellation in Geriatric Psychiatry and Dementia

10. New Breakthroughs in Cognitive Neuropsychological Assessment

11. Improving Cognition in Older People