12/17/2024 - SIS Virtual Event - Perspectives in Aging Community of Practice
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Category: Events
December 17th, 2024, Perspectives in Aging Community of Practice Members - FREE Virtual Meeting 7:00 pm
REGISTER HERE Please note - These sessions are not recorded for future viewing.
Summary of Event: Title: Understanding PTSD in Older Adults, Care and Management Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect people of all ages, including older adults. It is crucial to shed light on how this condition manifests in the aging population, its impact on aging, and the necessary care and management strategies. This presentation will review the data and research behind PTSD in older adults, factors impacting care and current key care options, followed by a conversation discussing the role of occupational therapy in caring for these individuals and their families.
Facilitator and Speaker: Facilitator: Susanne Giannitti OTR/L Speaker: Pooja A. Patel DrOT, OTR/L, CDP, CFPS, CGCP
Learning Objectives Attendees Should Achieve: At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Bio/Background of the Speakers: Mastery of group objectives is orally assessed.
This event is sponsored by Connecticut occupational therapy practitioners. ConnOTA is supporting this event by overseeing the award of CEUs for registered participants. |