Description
Covers topics including how drugs affect the ageing body, drug interactions and key considerations, reducing drug-related risk in older people, polypharmacy, principles for the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.Trainers
- Viandro Borja (Lead Pharmacist) — Mental & Addiction Health, Alfred Health
Eligibility criteria
This is a free event designed for members of the public clinical mental health workforce in Victoria, (staff employed at Area Mental Health Services, Forensicare or mental health staff from RCH). For example, a social worker working in mental health at Austin Health. Staff from MHCSSs, ACCHOs, AOD or other partner organisations may sometimes also attend. Please note, if you do register for this event and it is not clear you are part of the intended audience, your registration will be confirmed two weeks prior to the event start date, or earlier.
Categories:
Working with older persons,
Understanding and responding to physical health needs
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Older Persons
Wednesday 10 August 2022
14:00 to 15:00 Add to calendar
14:00 to 15:00 Add to calendar
Online
Provided by
Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL)
For further information contact