In the Media: Rising Alcohol Use Among Older Adults
Drs. Shelly F. Greenfield and Dawn E. Sugarman report on the increase in alcohol use among older adults.
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In the Media: ‘Some Hope Is Better Than Having No Hope’
Listen to patients from Dr. Brent P. Forester’s Alzheimer’s disease research project discuss their experience with new drug treatments.
In the Media: Doctors Face Dilemma on Whether To Recommend New Alzheimer’s Treatment
“But I also feel hopeful that this attention, focus, and discussion about Alzheimer’s will bring about a lot of change.” – Dr. Brent P. Forester
In the Media: Older Adults Report Better Mental Health Than Younger Ones During Pandemic
Dr. Ipsit Vahia and others review recent studies indicating that older adults may be withstanding the mental health strains of the pandemic better than other age groups.
In the Media: A Pandemic Strikes – Isolation Poses Tough Challenge for Older People
Dr. Ipsit Vahia and other experts examine how older adults have withstood the stress of the pandemic.
In the Media: Does Mental Health Get Better With Age?
Dr. Brent P. Forester and other experts examine misconceptions about mental health and aging.
In the Media: Dementia, Psychosis, and the Lonely Spouse
Dr. Brent P. Forester and other experts detail the challenges of caring for someone who experiences dementia-related psychotic episodes.
In the Media: Another Upshot of Vaccines: Some Shots Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
Dr. Ipsit Vahia and others review the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine for older adults.
In the Media: Older Adults More Resilient to COVID’s Mental Health Impact
“Older adults seem to have handled the strain of the pandemic better than others and we believe that resilience is part of the reason why.” – Dr. Ipsit Vahia
In the Media: Detecting Dementia
Drs. Ipsit Vahia and Bruce H. Price joined a panel discussion on the implications of using technology to diagnosis dementia.
In the Media: 7 Things Everyone Should Know About Depression
Dr. Ipsit Vahia examines the symptoms of depression in older adults.
In the Media: I Wrote About Losing My Wife to Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s. This Is What Helped Me Feel Less Alone
Dr. Julie Brody Magid and other experts comment on the grief caregivers struggle with while caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease.
In the Media: Special Podcast – A Conversation With the Cycle 1 IMPACT Pilot Study Awardees
Listen to Dr. Brent P. Forester discuss his IMPACT grant, which will be used to research and develop a training model to help primary care nurses better care for patients with dementia.
In the Media: The Case for Learning Something Useless Right Now
Dr. Ipsit Vahia on the value of learning a new skill and how learning can slow cognitive aging.
Staff Profile: Bruce H. Price, MD
Dr. Bruce H. Price graduated from Harvard University cum laude, attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, then completed an affiliated internal medicine residency program, serving as its chief resident. He next trained in general neurology at the University of Colorado Health...
Staff Profile: David G. Harper, PhD
David G. Harper, PhD, is the associate director for research for the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. He is also an assistant professor in psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Harper’s research focuses on the behavioral symptoms of...
Staff Profile: Ana Trueba Yepez, PhD
Ana Trueba Yepez, PhD, is an assistant in psychology in the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital and an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She focuses on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and integration of mindfulness into treatment. Dr. Trueba Yepez received her...
Staff Profile: Moinuddin Muttakin, MD
Moinuddin Muttakin, MD, is the psychiatrist in charge of the Older Adult Program in the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. He divides his time between clinical and administrative responsibilities, which include teaching medical students, residents, and geriatric fellows.
Staff Profile: Jane Crone, MSN, RN
Jane Crone, MSN, RN, began her career as a mental health specialist at McLean Hospital in 1995. In 2012, she returned to McLean Hospital as a staff nurse at the Cognitive Neuropsychiatry Program. She worked as the program’s clinical coordinator before leaving to become the nurse manager of the...
Staff Profile: Caroline S. Bader, MD
Caroline S. Bader, MD, is an outpatient geriatric psychiatrist specializing in the complex needs of older adults. She is the associate medical director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Services at McLean and see patients within the clinic. She serves in a teaching and supervisory role to...