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American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) 2019
March 01 - 04, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia
March 01 - 04, 2019Atlanta, Georgia
AAGP 2019Unique Device Holds Promise for Agitation in DementiaA device that emits low-frequency radio waves and collects detailed data on movements can help inform treatment decisions for dementia patients with agitation, early research shows.
Ageism in Medicine Must Stop, Experts SayAgeism is rampant in medical education and in clinical settings and can lead to adverse consequences for older patients, say
experts.
Medscape Medical News, Mar 19, 2018
New Inpatient Program Stems 'Epidemic of Violence'A novel interdisciplinary program called BOOST improves care of hospitalized geriatric patients with behavioral disturbance;
78% of staff said it enhanced workplace safety.
Medscape Medical News, Apr 03, 2018
Switching Antidepressants May Boost Suicide Risk in ElderlyPrescribing patterns for antidepressant treatment may affect risk for suicidal behavior in elderly patients, suggests a new
population-based study of more than 185,000 Swedish residents.
