6/4/2025
This course examines depression in the geriatric population through a comprehensive lens, beginning with diagnostic considerations that differentiate it from grief and cognitive decline. Participants will explore treatment strategies that include both conventional approaches and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), along with recent updates to Medicare coverage that may affect care access. The course also highlights the bidirectional relationship between depression and chronic illness, underscoring the importance of early detection and integrated care. By increasing awareness and clinical competency, this course aims to empower healthcare professionals to better support the mental health needs of aging patients.