Depression and the elderly

In this session the concept of suicide is discussed. The question is asked: Do you have to be mentally ill to want to kill yourself?
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CPD Listening Time:	23 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

In this session Pat talks about personalising care. Using treatment and care options based on the needs of the patient.
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CPD Listening Time:	18 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

This session discusses types of behaviours associated with depression in an older adult. It also describes common physical symptoms associated with this illness.
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CPD Listening Time:	27'00
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

Personalising the care of a person with depression is the focus of this lecture. Emphasis is made on the need to tailor the application of nursing theory and nursing skills to each individual person.
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CPD Listening Time:	15 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

This session outlines the correlation between depression and suicide. As older people have a reportedly high incidence of depressive illness, they are a vulnerable group with regards suicide risk.
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CPD Listening Time:	14 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

In this session Hugh talks about the importance of showing support to the older person experiencing depression.
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CPD Listening Time:	23 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

This session explores the notion of therapeutic care in relation to caring for an older person with a depressive illness.
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CPD Listening Time:	25 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

This session outlines the internal factors, such as genetic predisposition along with external factors such as death and reactions to loss which contribute to 'Depression in the Elderly Person'.
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CPD Listening Time:	20'00
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

This session discusses the high incidence of depression in the elderly. It includes an overview of the signs and symptoms of depressive illness.
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CPD Listening Time:	18'00
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

'What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and what role does it have, in helping depressed older people?'
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CPD Listening Time:	14 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

In this session Hugh clarifies the causes of endogenous and reactive depression. Hugh identifies the main risk factors contributing to these mental illnesses.
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CPD Listening Time:	32 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia

Learn about the therapeutic use of anti-depressant medication in the care of an older person with depression. ECT treatment and the indications for use will also be discussed.
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CPD Listening Time:	30 Mins
Conference:	Depression and the Elderly
Date Recorded:	23 Mar 2010
Location:	Melbourne, Australia