Counseling Across the Lifespan: Prevention and Treatment
Video and Multimedia
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Video Clips
Treatment of Depression in Older Adults | Evidence-Based Practices
This film gives viewers basic information about the treatment of late life depression.
Using Motivational Interviewing with Older Adults at Risk for Falls
Video about the fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing in the context of Falls Risk reduction in older adults.
Elder Abuse and Neglect of Persons with Dementia
Laura Mosqueda, MD, NCEA Co-Director, spoke to the audience of professionals regarding indicators, incidence and prevalence, as well as current program models that are addressing elder abuse among people with dementia.
Mindfulness Meditation: A new frontier in dementia prevention and intervention
In this talk, Dr. Smart discusses cutting-edge research regarding the impact of contemplative (i.e., meditative) practices on the structure and function of the brain, and current work her team is conducting regarding a potential role for mindfulness meditation in dementia prevention and intervention.
Exploring the Relationship of the Arts to Health and Well-Being in Older Adults
A video featuring the relationship of arts programs and interventions to psychological well-being, cognitive, sensory, and motor skills function in older adults, and the underlying neural processes.
Audio Clips
Bipolar Disorder in Older Adults (quicktime needed for this clip)
Ariel Gildengers, MD discusses the topic of Bipolar Disorder in older adults.
Identifying At Risk Older Adults Who May Need Behavioral Health Services and Support (quicktime required)
A podcast featuring Charles F Reynolds, III, MD and Richard Morycz, PhD. Each discuss the topic of identification of older adults who need behavioral health services.
Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults (quicktime required)
A podcast featuring Keith R. Stowell, MD, MSPH and Tishanna I. Lewison, MS, talking about substance use disorders in older adults