Agitation
Agitation is a difficult behavioral issue for healthcare providers, caregivers and people with Alzheimer disease is agitation. In this library, we will bring you resources about current research, treatment interventions and other information.
Featured Resources
The Treatment Of Depression In Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Practices Toolkit
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PsychU Supporting Organization: An Interview With Caregiver Action Network
InterviewSeptember 29, 2021John Schall, Chief Executive Officer of Caregiver Action Network, and Nichole Goble, Programs Coordinator of Caregiver Action Network, sit down… -
Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan Series: Older Adult Infographic
InterviewMay 26, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. PsychU joins the national… -
Mental Health Across The Lifespan: Late Life Depression
InterviewMay 10, 2021Late-life depression, an acute (but often chronic/recurrent) major depressive episode occurring in an older person, can be debilitating to those…
May Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
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ADHD Three Times More Common In People With Mood Disorders
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The Treatment Of Depression In Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Practices Toolkit
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Identifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders In Older Adults
ArticleFebruary 15, 2022
Agitation Resources
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Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD
Agitation Section Advisor
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Caregiver Action Network
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with significant health needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease.
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