Virtual Grand Rounds: Geriatric Psychiatry – Impact of the Electronic Age on the Brain, Treating People with Dementing Illnesses
Presented by:
Gary W. Small, M.D
Chair of Psychiatry
Hackensack University Medical Center
Physician in Chief for Behavioral Health Services
Hackensack Meridian Health
Aging is the greatest single risk factor for cognitive decline. In recent years, we have seen life expectancy increasing as well as dramatic growth in technology, which can both accelerate and decelerate the rate of decline and everyday functioning. This presentation will review the impact of new technology on older adults and how it can protect brain health or worsen it.
Educational Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
- Describe how technology use can worsen attention, become addictive, contribute to multitasking, and cause other mental problems
- Discuss apps and programs that improve cognitive performance and other mental abilities, increase independence, reduce social isolation, and monitor health
- Explain strategies that mitigate the negative impact of technology on older adults
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Accreditation Statement:
Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NASW/Connecticut Statement:
This program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.
New York Social Worker Statement:
Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0728. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Speaker Disclosure:
During the past 24 months: Consultant, speaker for all, also, equity (5%) interest for Ceremark Pharma: Acadia, Biogen, Handok, Herbalife, Lundbeck, Otsuka, Reckitt Benckiser, Roche, Theravalues, Ceremark Pharma. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Disclosure:
No one in control of content has indicated a relevant financial relationship with an ACCME defined commercial interest.
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