Anxiety in Older Adults
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals.
Objectives
- Differentiate between the different forms of anxiety, particularly in comparing what is typically seen in younger and older adults.
- Summarize the difficulties in treating anxiety as a comorbid condition with other physical and mental diagnoses in the older adult.
- Discuss the therapies available in the treatment of anxiety in older adults, and risks and benefits in comparison between younger and older populations.
- Discuss the challenges of treating anxiety in the patient with dementia.
Speaker
Paul Volker, MD
Physician and Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, Des Moines University
Biography
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the speakers does not have any relationships with commercial interest companies to disclose but does intend to discuss off-label uses of commercial products/devices.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Date of original release: October 4, 2019
Most recent review/update: October 4, 2019
Termination date: October 3, 2022
Continuing Education Credit
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 1-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This enduring materials activity is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 0.75 AOA Category 1B
- 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)