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Tracking Pathophysiological Processes In Alzheimer’s Disease: An Updated Hypothetical Model Of Dynamic Biomarkers

Article November 23, 2020

Key Message Temporal and sequential pattern of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers presents a framework for in-vivo staging of disease progression. Accumulated evidence supports the temporal and sequential patterns proposed by… Read More

The Neuropsychiatric Inventory: Development & Applications

Article November 23, 2020

Key Messages The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) is a reliable tool developed to capture a large scope of neuropsychiatric symptoms. NPI’s utility and applicability is global and show significant impact in… Read More

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) During COVID-19

On-Demand Webinar November 10, 2020

Dr. Jeffery Cummings and Dr. George Grossberg will engage in a presentation and discussion of a hypothetical case of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) in a patient in residential facility during COVID-19… Read More

Navigating Telepsychiatry In Mental Health Care: A Discussion With A Peer Specialist & A Caregiver

On-Demand Webinar August 13, 2020

On average, in the United States there is one mental health provider for every 536 individuals, and providers are not evenly distributed throughout the country.1 Technological advances in mental health… Read More

Veterans’ Long-Term Care Expenses Rose 33% From 2014 To 2018

Article April 13, 2020

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) spending on long-term care services rose by 33%, from $6.8 in 2014 to $9.1 billion in… Read More

Mini-Cog™

Downloadable Resource October 16, 2017

The Mini-Cog™ is a 3-minute instrument that can increase detection of cognitive impairment in older adults. It can be used effectively after brief training in both health care and community-based… Read More

Depression Management In Primary Care For Older Adults: Can It Reduce The Risk Of Death?

Article September 18, 2017

Background & Purpose Depression and chronic medical conditions are frequently comorbid and often managed in a primary care setting. Factors that help explain the association between depression and negative outcomes… Read More

Late-Life Depression & Cardiovascular Disease Burden: Examination Of Reciprocal Relationship

Article June 26, 2017

Key Messages Evidence suggests that there are longitudinal, bidirectional relationships between depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. However, individual empirical studies have mostly examined only 1-way relationships. Using… Read More

Using Music As Medicine In Cognitive Health

Interview April 17, 2017

Music is known to produce in individuals feelings that range from happiness to melancholy. But can music be used as medicine to improve brain health in individuals? During this podcast… Read More

New Report Guides Providers To Care For An Aging Population Through Integrated Care

Article December 27, 2016

A new report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Service Administration (SAMHSA-HRSA) Center For Integrated… Read More

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