Marin County Psychological Association Presents:
Melinda Ginne Ph.D.
B-Old Aging: What every psychologist needs to know about working with older adults
The population in Marin County has a median age that is twelve years higher than the rest of California. With a growing number of baby boomers in the United States and an aging population in Marin County, it is crucial to have the ability to recognize prevalent geriatric psychological disorders. This is necessary in order to offer effective support to elderly clients, their families, and caregivers.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the most common forms of geriatric psychological disorders.
- List two specific measures to assess and treat geriatric psychological disorders.
- Describe one wayto refer a patient for in-depth assessment of geriatric psychological disorders.
- Identify two cultural differences in aging.
Dr. Melinda Ginne is a gero-psychologist with a forty-year career specializing in geriatrics and the treatment of the psychological aspects of acute, chronic, and life-threatening medical illness.
Saturday, September 9th
10:00 am to 1:40 pm 3.5 CE credits
MCPA Members: Free Non-Members: $50
Students and those not seeking CE credits: $10.
Login: 9:45-10:00
Register by clicking on "register now" on upper right of this page
Fee is non-refundable
Location:
online to zoom platform - laptop or desktop with webcam and internet connection required. Smart phone can also be used. Zoom program download or app required. Your camera must be on to get CE credits.
Questions? Rick Pomfret: Rick@Therapy4Men.com.
The California Psychological Association (CPA) is co-sponsoring with the Marin County Psychological Association. CPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and recognized by the BBS to offer CE credit for its licensees. CPA maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.