In the Media: Why Experts Say a Promising New Alzheimer’s Drug Is Different
Watch Dr. Brent P. Forester explain how a new Alzheimer’s disease treatment is different than other Alzheimer’s medications.
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Everything You Need To Know About Older Adult Mental Health
The world is aging. According to the World Health Organization, we can expect the over-60 population to double worldwide between 2015 and 2050. Considering 15% of these individuals struggle with some form of mental health disorder, and that neurological and mental issues account for more than 6% of...
In the Media: Mindfulness Training, Exercise May Not Help Subjective Cognitive Concerns
Dr. Ipsit Vahia provides independent feedback to the results of a new clinical trial examining the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction training and exercise for older adults.
In the Media: Heralded Alzheimer’s Drug Works – But Safety Concerns Loom
Dr. Brent P. Forester offers feedback to report findings of a new experimental Alzheimer’s disease clinical drug trial.
Can Technology Improve the Mental Health of Older Adults?
As we age, many circumstances can contribute to declining mental health. Medical conditions, medications, psychological experiences like grief, and social stressors, including isolation, often play a role. Cognitive decline, frailty, and fall risk are among the unique risk factors for mental health...
Video: Lecture – Emerging Models of Integrated Geriatric Behavioral Health
Presented by Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, and Alexis Freedberg, MD, McLean Hospital – McLean Forum lecture
In the Media: Urgent Need for Research Into Psychedelic Therapy for Older Adults
Dr. Ipsit Vahia explores a new paper that argues that older adults should be included in the clinical trials of psychedelic assisted therapy.
In the Media: Mental Health Stigma Improving Among Older Adults
Watch Dr. Ipsit Vahia discuss the increase in older Americans willing to seek out mental health services since the start of the pandemic.
Improving Quality of Life for Patients Starts With Supporting Caregivers
Dementia. The mere mention of cognitive decline is usually enough to send chills down the spines of older Americans and their family members. While there is broad recognition of the devastating impact of living with illnesses that include symptoms affecting memory and thinking, such as Alzheimer’s...
In the Media: Can Biogen’s Backup Plan for Alzheimer’s Succeed?
Dr. Brent P. Forester discusses McLean’s clinical trial studying a new, experimental Alzheimer’s disease medication.
In the Media: Newsletter Focused on Geriatric Psychiatry Launched by Carlat Publishing
Dr. Stephanie Collier helps launch a new newsletter focused on geriatric psychiatry.
In the Media: Dementia – The Epidemic of Our Time
Dr. Brent P. Forester warns that as the “baby boomer” population ages, the U.S. will see a rapid increase in the rate of individuals with neurocognitive disorders.
In the Media: The Challenges to Identifying Dementia, Alzheimer-Risk Patients
Dr. Brent P. Forester stresses the need for improved screening and reinforcement of care at the earliest stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Using New Technology to Track Senior Health
Mounted on the wall in David’s room at an assisted living facility west of Boston is a small, white box. It emits a low hum, but otherwise, it is hard to know it is there. But, while people in the room may not notice the box, the box is noticing everything that goes on in the room. The box houses a...
Video: Lecture – Dementia, Decisions, and Neuropsychiatric Distress
Presented by James M. Wilkins, MD, DPhil, McLean Hospital – McLean Forum lecture
Video: Lecture – Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for a Path to Better Mental Health in Aging
Presented by Olivia I. Okereke, MD, MS, Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Visiting Scholar Series
In the Media: ‘I Miss Everything. I Miss Everybody’ – Depression Rates for Seniors Are Soaring Amid COVID-19
Dr. Ipsit Vahia cites an increase in the rates of depression and anxiety among older adults.
In the Media: The Mental Health Risks of Retiring
Dr. Brent P. Forester explores how leaving the workforce can trigger depression and other mental health issues in older adults.
Ipsit Vahia, MD, Takes on New Roles in Geriatric Psychiatry and Digital Psychiatry Translation
On October 1, Ipsit Vahia, MD, took on the newly created roles of associate chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and director of Digital Psychiatry Translation at McLean Hospital. Previously, Vahia had been medical director for both McLean’s Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Services and...
In the Media: Drinks in the Sunset Years – Why the Queen Has To Start Skipping Her Favorite Martini
Dr. Dawn E. Sugarman and others discuss the impact of alcohol use on older adults.
