Psychogeriatrics focuses on the mental health of elderly individuals, making it a crucial field for understanding Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and dementia. These neurodegenerative disorders primarily affect older adults, leading to cognitive decline, memory loss, and behavioral changes. In psychogeriatrics, early diagnosis and intervention are vital. Comprehensive care involves not only pharmacological treatments to manage symptoms but also psychosocial interventions to support patients and their families. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy, reminiscence therapy, and caregiver education are employed to improve quality of life. The field emphasizes a holistic approach, recognizing the complex interplay between psychological, biological, and social factors in managing AD 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