Geriatric Psychiatry Videos

This video discusses the diagnostic criteria, risk factors, pathology and neuroimaging findings in Alzheimer's disease. The differential diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia is also discussed.

Sanjay Gupta, MD Released: April 8, 2020

This video reviews the evidence base, including Cochrane review, for the role of antidepressants in the treatment of agitation and psychosis in dementia.

Prakash Masand, MD Released: April 14, 2020

This video discusses how to assess driving ability in the geriatric patient, including assessing for hearing and vision loss and increased reaction time, often causing decreased cognitive awareness and family conflict related to driving.

Sanjay Gupta, MD Released: April 20, 2020

This video reviews the Cochrane review for the role of atypical antipsychotics for agitation, aggression, and psychosis in dementia including Alzheimer disease.

Prakash Masand, MD Released: April 20, 2020

This video discusses bedside screening for cognitive impairment. Although the MMSE is the standard assessment tool for diagnosing dementia, cognitive deficits can be assessed with a few simple questions.

Prakash Masand, MD Released: April 28, 2020

This video discusses behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, including Capgras and Fregoli syndromes. The differential diagnosis of agitation, wandering, hallucinations, and paranoia in the older patient population is also discussed.

Sanjay Gupta, MD Released: April 28, 2020

This video discusses the differential diagnosis of bereavement and major depressive disorder. In DSM-5, the 2-month exclusion criteria are eliminated.

Sanjay Gupta, MD Released: May 5, 2020

This video discusses the role of cholinesterase inhibitors in Alzheimer disease and a meta-analysis of 10 studies, including comparisons of efficacy and adverse events of these medications.

Prakash Masand, MD Released: May 11, 2020

This video discusses the clinical dehydration assessment in older patients, including signs and symptoms and early intervention.

Sanjay Gupta, MD Released: May 11, 2020