Education Archive

Discovering Secrets of the Aging Mind

Institute on Aging (IOA) 2007/2008 series Discovering Secrets of the Aging Mind was held at Saint Mary's Cathedral Event Center in San Francisco. These programs drew on expertise within IOA as well as noted presenters from the larger community. This unique series of educational programs was designed to give participants a better understanding of how to recognize and deal with organic brain diseases and the mental health issues that affect the behavior and ultimately the quality of life of older adults.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS: ADVANCES AND ISSUES
Program Date: November 15, 2007
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MENTAL ILLNESS AND AGING: DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS THAT CHALLENGE PROFESSIONALS
Program Date: January 24, 2008
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RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO CLUTTER ADDICTION AND COMPULSIVE HOARDING IN OLDER ADULTS
Program Date: March 13, 2008
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Patrick Arbore — Workshop I: A Closer Look at Hoarding Behavior [PowerPoint — 113KB]

Emily Saltz — Hidden World of Hoarders — Bibliography

BRAIN HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
Program Date: May 15, 2008
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