 Clinical Challenges in
Primary Care and Aging
The GeriPod broadcast series is offered for interdisciplinary practicing clinicians, students and others involved in primary care and aging. These free podcasts are developed by the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging through its federally-funded New Jersey Geriatric Education Center and are available as a subscription or as individual episodes at no charge from iTunes University.
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Mental Health and Aging Series
Use of Antipsychotics in the Treatment of Older Adults
Stephen M. Scheinthal, DO, FACN &
Pamela M. Basehore, EdD, MPH
episode 1, 11/08 — 12:27 minutes
This GeriPod broadcast is the first episode in a six-part series on Mental Health and Aging. The podcast focuses on the side effects, dosing, and efficacy of antipsychotic medications commonly used to treat older patients. For more information, refer to the PodDoc for this episode. Developed by NJISA Education Workgroup at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Depression in Older Adults Part 1: Recognizing the Risks and Diagnosing the Problem
Stephen M. Scheinthal, DO, FACN &
Pamela M. Basehore, EdD, MPH
episode 2, 09/09 — 16 minutes
This GeriPod broadcast is the second episode in a six-part series on Mental Health and Aging. The podcast focuses on the major risks associated with untreated depression, the common signs and symptoms, as well as atypical presentation of the disease. The effective use of screening instruments in the primary care setting is also discussed. For more information, refer to the PodDoc for this episode. Developed by NJISA Education Workgroup at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Depression in Older Adults Part 2: Treatment of Depression in Older Adults Stephen M. Scheinthal, DO, FACN &
Pamela M. Basehore, EdD, MPH
episode 3, 03/09 — 18.29 minutes
This GeriPod broadcast is the third episode in a six-part series on Mental Health and Aging. The podcast focuses on the appropriate role for medication and ECT in the treatment of depression in older adults, the efficacy and risks/benefits of different classes of antidepressant medication including
SSRI’s, Tri Cyclics, MAOI’s, NSRI’s and NRDI’s, and strategies for effective prescribing of antidepressants and the use of augmentation and
combination therapy. For more information, refer to the PodDoc for this episode. Developed by NJISA Education Workgroup at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Management of Behavior Problems Associated with Progressive Dementia
Martin Forsberg, MD & Anita Chopra, MD, FACP, CMD
episode 4, 06/10 — 17.53 minutes
This GeriPod broadcast is the fourth episode in a six-part series on Mental Health and Aging. The podcast focuses on development and progression of common behavioral problems associated with dementia. Treatment strategies for managing these behaviors as well as looking at the evidence for and risks associated with a variety of pharmacologic treatment options are discussed. For more information, refer to the PodDoc for this episode. Developed by NJISA Education Workgroup at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Medical Decision Making in Assessing Capacity
Robert Ruchinskas, Psy.D, ABPP & Pamela M. Basehore, EdD, MPH
Co-author Martin Forsberg, MD
episode 5, 9/10 –— 16:22 minutes
This GeriPod broadcast is the fifth episode in a six-part series on Mental Health and Aging. The podcast explores the process of capacity assessment in medical decision making using clinical case scenarios. Strategies for risk reduction and providing support to the patient as well as caregivers are discussed. For more information, refer to the PodDoc for this episode. Developed and reviewed by faculty from the NJISA Education Workgroup at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in the Elderly
Stephen M. Scheinthal, DO, FACN & Pamela M. Basehore, EdD, MPH
episode 6, 10/10 — 22:26 minutes
This GeriPod broadcast is the sixth episode in a six-part series on Mental Health and Aging. This podcast focuses on distinguishing between anxiety-related symptoms and anxiety disorders as well as the relationship between anxiety and other medical co-morbidities and depression in older adults. Treatment strategies for managing anxiety disorders as well as looking at the evidence for and risks associated with a variety of pharmacologic treatment options are discussed. For more information, refer to the PodDoc for this episode. Developed and reviewed by faculty of the NJISA Education Workgroup at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Disclaimer: This project was supported by funds from the Division of Diversity and Interdisciplinary Education, Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), under grant D31 HP08818, Geriatric Education Centers. The information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government.
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