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Cultural humility - Older adult

Anxiety disorders and hoarding among older adults

More behavioral health providers are seeing older adult clients in their practice due in part to the greater percentage of older adults in the U.S. Anxiety disorders are some of the most persistent mental health disorders among older adults, particularly Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Agoraphobia. Additionally, rates of hoarding disorder are on the rise among older adults. This training reviews the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of different types of anxiety disorders among older adults and the prevalence of hoarding disorder. The training will focus on how anxiety disorders present differently among older adults compared to other age groups, as well as evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders and hoarding among older adults.

Learning objectives:

  • Describe two valid assessments for detecting anxiety disorders among older adults.
  • Describe three ways in which the worries of older adults differ from those of other age groups.
  • Elaborate on two evidence-based treatments that are appropriate for older adults with anxiety disorders.
  • Describe three other clinical factors associated with hoarding disorder among older adults.
  • Elaborate on one evidence-based treatment for older adults with hoarding disorder

 

Register:

County employees, register by clicking on the blue registration button.
County partners, register at sccgov.org/scclearn-partner (required for CEs)

If you have questions, need accommodations, or have a grievance, please contact: [email protected].

Friday, January 31, 2025
9:30am - 12:45pm
In-person event
LP Training Rooms
Learning Partnership
1075 E. Santa Clara St. 2nd floor
San Jose, CA 95116-1002
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(408) 792-3900
Register (County employees)

Training materials

Anxiety disorders and hoarding among older adults training flyer