Diagnostic Challenges and Management of Depression in Older Adults

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Date & Time

Wednesday 18th February @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

Online,

Event Category

EMPHN event

Organiser

Healthy Ageing

CPD details

Educational Activities 1.5 hours
Measuring Outcomes 5.0 hours
Reviewing Performance 4.0 hours
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Date

Wednesday 18th February @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Venue

Online

Organiser

Healthy Ageing

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Educational
Activities

1.5

Measuring
Outcomes

5

Reviewing
Performance

4

Depression is not a normal part of ageing, yet it affects nearly 50% of residents in aged care and presents frequently in General Practice.¹ This webinar addresses the complexity of diagnosing older patients who often present with somatic complaints or memory concerns rather than sadness. 

Participants will learn to differentiate between depression, delirium, and dementia—the ‘Three Ds’—using clinical history and evidence-based screening tools like the Geriatric Depression Scale and Confusion Assessment Method.

The session further explores management strategies, including ‘start low, go slow’ prescribing principles, bio-psycho-social care planning, and when to refer to specialist services. The webinar concludes with an interactive Q&A session to discuss specific clinical challenges.

Aged care CPD hours General practice practice nurse

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