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Aging and Long-Term Care

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Presented By Maximilian Fuentes Fuhrmann, PhD, ABPP
Maximilian Fuentes Fuhrmann, PhD, ABPP

6 Hours | 6 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Aging and Long-Term Care is presented by Maximilian Fuentes Fuhrmann, PhD, ABPP.

In this program, myths and stereotypes of aging are explored, which may influence your ability to effectively assess and treat older adults, and their children and grandchildren who may be struggling to assist them with a myriad of physical, psychological, and social needs. To facilitate interactivity there are four case studies reviewed and discussed.

This program reviews distinguishing “normal” aging changes in intellectual, cognitive, and memory functioning from those which are a consequence of disease; introduction to the biopsychosocial model of assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment of older adults; and issues involved when working with the elderly and their families when they confront long-term care. You also have a chance to challenge assumptions about your own aging and potentially look at issues that may impact how you plan for your life as a senior.

This program is intended for professionals at any career stage, including, licensed psychotherapists working in clinical settings, including medical, behavioral, or long-term care environments.

Key topics include:

  1. The biopsychosocial model of assessment of the elderly
  2. Common mental health diagnostic and treatment issues
  3. Countertransference issues, which may negatively affect your work
  4. Psychotherapeutic treatment approaches, 5) Factors that are believed to contribute to longevity
  5. How to age well
  6. How to motivate elderly clients to change behavior. Psychometric assessment of neurocognitive disorders, depression and anxiety are discussed.

The 6-hour program is structured to meet the California psychologist pre-licensure coursework requirement for training in Aging and Long-Term Care for Psychologists as required by the California Board of Psychology.

Intended Audience

This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals

Experience Level

This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

CE / CPD Credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

Describe at least three symptoms which differentiate normative late-life memory changes from those which are a consequence of disease

Describe at least four risk factors for developing a neurocognitive disorder in later life

Describe at least 3 components of the biopsychosocial model and 3 ways it can be applied to assessing mental illness in the elderly

Describe ageism and provide 2 examples of how it can negatively impact the mental health assessment and treatment of older adults

Describe the 3 main components of a dementia/neurocognitive work-up

Demonstrate an ability to list 3 symptoms of delirium

Describe 3 types of psychotherapeutic approaches which can treat mental illness in older adults

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Presented By

Maximilian Fuentes Fuhrmann, PhD, ABPP

Maximilian E. Fuentes Fuhrmann received his B.A. in psychology, M.A. and Ph.D. from the renowned clinical-aging psychology program, all from the University of Southern California. He was also one of the first to obtain a certificate in gender studies from the Study of Women and Men in Society (SWMS)...

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Curriculum

1. Program Introduction

2. Facts on Aging Quiz

3. Biological and Pharmacological Changes in Aging

4. Case Vignettes 1 and 2

5. Understanding and Managing Neurocognitive Concerns in Aging

6. Module 1 Debrief and Module 2 Introduction

7. Social Aspects and Long-Term Care in Aging

8. Behavioral Health Challenges and Differential Diagnoses in Aging

9. Case Vignettes 3 and 4

10. Addressing Abuse, Family Dynamics, and Sexuality in Older Adults

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