Managing Depression in Older Adults
Hours: 1.00
Depression is a common mental health problem in older adults, significantly impacting well-being and quality of life. Age-related changes such as loss, illness, and increased awareness of mortality can be contributors to depression, but it is not a normal condition of aging. Depression may lead people to self-medicate, turning to alcohol or other drugs, and can also lead to suicide or thoughts of suicide. This course will teach you about depression and how to detect and treat it in older adults using currently accepted best practices.
Depression is a common mental health problem in older adults, significantly impacting well-being and quality of life. Age-related changes such as loss, illness, and increased awareness of mortality can be contributors to depression, but it is not a normal condition of aging. Depression may lead people to self-medicate, turning to alcohol or other drugs, and can also lead to suicide or thoughts of suicide. This course will teach you about depression and how to detect and treat it in older adults using currently accepted best practices.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify at least 3 types of depression and describe their differences.
Identify at least 5 typical signs and symptoms of depression.
Describe at least 5 factors that may cause and/or contribute to the onset of depression.
Identify at least 3 parameters for diagnosing depression in older adults.
Describe at least 3 appropriate interventions for older adults with depression.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding Depression in the Older Adult Population
Depression and Major Depressive Disorder
Types of Depression
Subsyndromal Symptomatic Depression
Unspecified Depressive Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder Due to another Medical or Mental Health Condition
Depression and Suicide
Review
Summary
Section 3: Factors That May Cause or Contribute to Depression
Cause and Effect
An Imbalance in Brain Chemicals
The Mind-Body Connection
The Relationship Between Disability and Depression
The Role of Bereavement
Review
Summary
Section 4: Diagnosing Depression
The Process
Red Flags
The Challenges of Identification
Screening: A Reliable Method of Identification
Screening Tools
Depression vs. Dementia
Review
Summary
Section 5: Current Accepted Best Practices and Treatment Options
The Best Approach
Non-Pharmacological Approaches
Types of Psychotherapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Pharmacological Approaches
The Role of Antidepressants
Types of Antidepressants
Side Effects
Pharmacological Treatment of MDD with Psychotic Features
Mood Stabilizers
Alternative Medicine
Other Interventions
Pain and Pain Management
Education
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Congratulations
Jennifer W. Burks is a Curriculum Designer in Post-Acute Care for Relias. She has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing, "I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints." Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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