ANNUAL MEETING AAGP is accepting proposals for its 2014 Annual Meeting at AAGPmeeting.org. The meeting will take place in Orlando, Florida, March 14-17, 2014.More >>
CME SPOTLIGHT AAGP's iGPSAP, the online Geriatric Psychiatry Self-Assessment Program, will be updated in 2013. More >>
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TRAINEES / STUDENTS Geriatric psychiatry offers rich opportunities for researchers and clinicians in geriatric issues and health services. AAGP offers many opportunities for medical students, residents, and geriatric psychiatry fellows. More >>
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Agitation in Patients with Dementia: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management Edited Donald P. Hay, David T. Klein, Linda K. Hay, George T. Grossberg, John S. Kennedy (AAGP Member author)
This compact volume's 16 chapters cover identifying and diagnosing the multiple types of agitation in dementia patients, looking for and treating the underlying medical etiologies, and recommending treatment and management techniques--everything from epidemiology and neurochemistry to behavior assessment scales, medications, psychotherapy and bright light therapy. Softbound. American Psychiatric Publishing Inc. 2003.
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Alzheimer's Action Plan, The: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems P. Murali Doraiswamy, MD and Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, with Tina Adler (AAGP Member author)
This book on Alzheimer's disease covers: the best tests to determine if this is--or is not--Alzheimer’s disease, the most (and least) effective medical treatments, coping with behavioral and emotional changes through the early and middle stages, gaining access to the latest clinical trials, and understanding the future of Alzheimer’s. St. Martin's Press. 2008.
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| Item Category: Consumer | Topic: Dementia
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Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: The Practicing Clinician's Toolkit for Evaluation and Management
This CD toolkit is a resource for clinical practices or for use in educational institutions. This program was developed to provide concise practice-based information on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The CD-ROM tool kit includes: a text section on screening and evaluation, evaluation of behavioral and psychological symptoms, caregiver issues, and treatment options; 20+ downloadable scales; a reference section; medication tables; and an educational slide set. AAGP. 2008.
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| Item Category: Professional | Topic: Dementia
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Alzheimer's Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life Gary Small, MD, and Gigi Vorgan (AAGP Member author)
The Alzheimer's Prevention Program is an easy-to-follow regimen based on the latest, comprehensive research on Alzheimer's disease, especially the critical connection between lifestyle and susceptibility. The program includes memory training and mental workouts, and covers healthy nutrition, exercise and emotional connections. Workman Publishing. 2011.
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Anxiety and Older Adults: Overcoming Worry and Fear
The 14-page brochure covers the different types of anxiety, concerns for older adults, signs and contributing factors of anxiety, the depression-anxiety link, treatment options, and tips on relieving anxiety and helping those suffering from anxiety. Geriatric Mental Health Foundation. 2009. (Brochures: 1 copy is free; 2-25 copies, $1.75 each; 26-50, $1.50 each; 51 or more, $1.25 each. Volume discounts are shown on the check-out page.)
AAGP's iGPSAP, the online Geriatric Psychiatry Self-Assessment Program, will be updated in 2013. 
