Geriatric psychiatry focuses on the mental health of older adults, particularly addressing conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Alzheimer's is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. In geriatric psychiatry, professionals assess and manage these conditions through a holistic approach, considering both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to the individual's needs. Treatment may include medications to alleviate symptoms, cognitive behavioral therapy to support emotional well-being, and caregiver support to enhance quality of life for both patients and families. The field emphasizes compassionate care, understanding the unique challenges older adults face with these diseases, and striving to maintain dignity and autonomy throughout the progression of Alzheimer's and dementia.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
Title : Cerebral vascular calcium signaling in diabetic alzheimer's disease-related dementias
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States